Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as a Contact Lens 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. This role will have a strong focus on contact lenses, supporting customers with their lens choices, fittings, and ongoing care, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident with their vision solutions.
And once you’ve found your feet, 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
The Specsavers Poole store is a busy, modern practice located in the heart of Poole, serving a diverse local community with high-quality eye and hearing care. Our friendly and supportive team is committed to delivering outstanding customer service in a welcoming environment. With a strong focus on teamwork, professional development, and patient care, the store offers an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading optical retailers.
Our team
The team at the Poole Specsavers store is a friendly, supportive, and highly collaborative group, committed to delivering excellent service to every customer. Made up of experienced optical professionals, retail specialists, and support colleagues, the team works closely together to create a positive and efficient working environment. Colleagues are encouraged to share knowledge, support one another, and develop their skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning and progression. With a strong focus on teamwork and customer care, the store offers a welcoming atmosphere where employees feel valued and motivated to provide the best possible experience for every visitor.
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:
- £8.20ph - £12.91ph depending on experience
- Full Time - 41.25 hours a week, to include weekend working
- 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, contact lenses or Audiology business
- Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.
Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- Optical: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
