Welcome to this permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week, weekend working essential) Optical Assistant job in Worcester, offering a salary of up to £25,250 and excellent career progression opportunities across the West Midlands.
We are looking for a caring, hardworking individual to join the team at our practice, with no previous optical experience required. You will receive professional training, ongoing development, and the full support of experienced opticians and technicians as you start your career.
What you'll be doing
- Welcoming customers warmly as they walk through the doors
- Booking in eye tests and handling telephone enquiries
- Pre-screening patients ahead of their appointments
- Providing expert style advice and helping customers choose frames
- Measuring frames to ensure a correct and comfortable fit
What we're looking for
- A passion for helping people and delivering great customer service
- Hardworking attitude and willingness to learn
- Confidence in communicating with customers face-to-face and over the phone
- Ability to work weekends as part of a 37.5 hours weekly schedule
Salary and benefits
- Salary of up to £25,250 per year
- Full-time contract of 37.5 hours per week, with weekend working essential
- Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions
- 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 yourself and family members
- An additional paid day off on your birthday
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay