Here is a full-time Optical Assistant job in Leicester, offering 37.5 hours per week and a starting wage of £8.20 per hour for candidates looking to start a new career in optics. This opportunity is based at a busy practice in Belgrave Gate, combining hands-on retail experience with structured training.
What you'll be doing
- Welcoming customers into the practice and managing arrivals
- Booking in eye tests and handling phone calls
- Completing patient pre-screening measurements
- Providing expert style advice and helping customers choose frames
What we're looking for
- GCSE Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or an equivalent level qualification
- Right to work in the UK, having lived in the EU for 3 years or more
- Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and working as part of a team
- No previous experience working in the optical sector
Salary and benefits
- £8.20 per hour
- 37.5 hours per week
- 28 days holiday, including an additional paid day off for your birthday
- Employee discount portal for everyday savings
- Employee support service for you and your immediate family
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family