Home Visits Optical Assistant/Trainee Optical Assistant
5 days ago
Stafford
Are you an experienced Optical Assistant or a retail professional with a passion for customer care, looking for the next step? Would you love a role where you can make a difference to people's lives - all while enjoying your weekends off? \n If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. \n The team \n Specsavers Home Visits Stoke are seeking a highly motivated, friendly and reliable Optical/ Retail Assistant to join our growing domiciliary team. \n As a Home Visits Optical Assistant, you'll be visiting patients in their own homes, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, professional optical service to those who are unable to visit stores. This is a rewarding and varied role and is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and delivering outstanding customer service. We are a small team, who support and encourage each other every day. \n What you'll be doing \n\n • Supporting patients through their eye care journey in their own homes\n, • Delivering excellent customer service and compassionate care\n, • Assisting with frame selection and dispensing (full training provided if needed)\n, • Working closely with a small, supportive team\n, • Travelling across Stoke, Crewe, Stafford and surrounding areas\n\n What we're looking for \n We welcome applicants from both optical and retail backgrounds. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • Experience in optics OR a strong retail/customer service background\n, • A passion for helping people and delivering exceptional service\n, • Great communication and relationship-building skills\n, • A positive, team-focused attitude\n, • Due to the needs of our business, we are keen to speak with candidates who live in WS11 or ST postcode areas\n, • A full UK driving licence is essential\n\n What is in it for you? \n\n • Working Hours: Monday to Friday - no weekends - 8.30am to 5.30pm - 40 hours per week\n, • No Bank Holidays\n, • Salary: Starting salary is £26,853 per annum\n, • Career progression - Clear pathway into management, full support for Dispensing Optician Qualification. We are a business that values long term growth and internal progression\n, • Company car or car allowance of £3,000 per annum (conditions apply)\n, • Monthly bonus on top if your salary, meeting your targets you could earn £85-£500 a month with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off\n, • 28 leave days (20 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays & 1 extra day for Birthday\n, • All Great Place To Work benefits apply\n, • Access to Specsavers Perks\n, • Specsavers perks - discounts high street retailers\n, • Employee eye and ear care discounts\n, • Contributory pension\n\n If you've got all these skills, we can't wait for you to apply! \n #LI-LH1