Optical Assistant

Job description

Optical Assistant - Harpenden

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.

As an Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of our stores working among a team of experienced professionals, delivering unmatched customer service every single day.

Our store

Based in a small market town, we have a wonderful team of 10 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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:

• Salary - up to £27,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
• Full time - 40 hours per week with weekend working
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Team social events throughout the year
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay (after a year or service)
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)
• Partner Support with Pathway
• Funded progession with selected clinical courses
  
  

What we’re looking for?

Some of the skills we’re looking for include:

• Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
• Passion for providing excellent customer service
• Teamworking
• IT confident
• Excellent communication and listening
• Ability to adapt and develop
  
  

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harpenden

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

17-12-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English