Job Description

Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.

We’re looking for passionate, hard-workers with some previous optical experience ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you won’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers.

Our store  

Located at Mill Lane Retail Park in Welshpool, our store is a busy and customer-focused optical and audiology store committed to delivering exceptional eye and hearing care to the local community. The store benefits from a convenient location with excellent transport links, including easy access from local bus routes and Welshpool railway station, making it accessible for customers travelling from across the surrounding area. In addition, free on-site parking is available, providing added convenience for those travelling by car.

Our team  

The team at Specsavers Welshpool is a close-knit, supportive group of professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding customer care. Working collaboratively across optical and hearing services, colleagues play an important role in creating a welcoming environment where customers feel valued and supported throughout their journey. The store fosters a positive and inclusive culture, encouraging teamwork, continuous learning, and personal development. With a strong focus on customer experience and community engagement, team members work together to achieve shared goals while supporting one another to develop their skills and build rewarding careers within Specsavers.

What’s on offer? 

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:  

• Competetive salary dependent on experience and optical qualification
• Full Time - 37.5 hours, to include working a weekend day
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Find out more

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Experience in optics or Audiology business
• Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!

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