Technical assistant Work, Jobs in Wickford, Ess (with Salaries)

Optical Assistant
Pop Specs Bluewater —Greenhithe
- From £13.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- English
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Project Coordinator & Estimating Assistant (Steel Fabrication)
RS Steelwork Ltd —Sittingbourne
- £30,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
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Business Administrator Apprentice
Cool 365 Ltd —Dartford
- £16,400 - £16,500 a year
- Full-time
- Data entry
- Front desk
- Cleaning
- Free parking
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Recruitment Assistant
Recruit & People Services Ltd —Southend-on-Sea
- £3,500 - £5,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- Data entry
- Recruiting
- Work from home
- Sick pay
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10d
Graphic Designer & Customer Support Assistant (Print Shop)
Deco Event Ltd —London
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Quality control
- Travel
- Employee discount
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Engineering Technician
Circle Health Group —Orpington
- Up to £41,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Mobile Contact Lens Optician
Boots —Billericay
- Part-time
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Assistant Director (Knowledge Exchange and Impact)
Anglia Ruskin University —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
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Business Administrator Apprentice Level 3
South Thames Colleges Group —Wilmington
- £16,640 a month
- Full-time
- English
- Accounting
AI Automation Developer
SS&C Technologies —Basildon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Assistant Gardener
Inflite Engineering Services Ltd —Ongar
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- No experience needed
- Power tools
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Sample Studio Manager
ApparelTASKER —London
- £30,000 - £39,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
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Laing O'Rourke —Dartford
- Analysis skills
- Business
- Accounting
1d
Assistant Project Manager (Civils)
South East Water —Snodland
- £42,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Research
- Annual leave
Area Manager
Greater London Authority —London
- £58,217 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
7d
Java Fullstack Developer, Assistant Vice President
State Street —London
- Full-time
- Agile
- Financial services
Contracts Manager
West Group Technical —Canary Wharf
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Quality control
- Contracts
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8d
Senior Market Data Developer – End-of-Day Pricing & Risk Infrastructure (Assistant Vice President)
Jefferies & Company, Inc. —London
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- AWS
Band 5 Ward Nurse- Sapphire Ward
HCRG Care Group —Gravesend
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Rehabilitation centre
- Patient care
- Employee discount
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Hair Salon Assistant, Fresh Lifestyle Blackheath
Fresh Lifestyle Limited —Blackheath
- £8.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Optical Assistant

Pop Specs Bluewater
Greenhithe

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
From £13.30 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Store discount
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Customer communication
Optical experience
Returns processing
Stock ordering
Sales
Client enquiry handling
English
Technical support
Handling customer enquiries
Organisational skills
Cleaning
Customer interaction
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Summary:

An opportunity is available for a friendly, detail-oriented, and organised Optical Assistant to join our team. The main focus of the Optical Assistant will be on delivering outstanding customer service by giving top priority to providing a high level of care to our clientele. This role will require a combination of technical responsibilities and direct customer interaction to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the store.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Interaction:
Greet and assist customers upon arrival.
Take measurements and support customers with products, ensuring that the fit, comfort and accuracy of frames are checked thoroughly.
Assist customers in selecting the perfect eyewear, including frames and lenses, based on their prescriptions, lifestyle, and preferences.
Educate customers on the proper care of their eyewear.
Administrative Duties:
Maintain customer records, orders and transactions, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Process payments.
Order and manage inventory of optical supplies, frames, and lenses.
Perform general office duties, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
Technical Support:
Calibrate and maintain optical equipment and instruments.
Repair and adjust glasses as needed.
Conduct lens edging and glazing, and fitting when necessary.
Customer Service:
Provide excellent customer service at all times by understanding customer needs, and addressing customer inquiries and concerns.
Offer product recommendations, explaining different lens and frame options to customers.
Handle returns, exchanges, and adjustments of eyewear.
Making customers feel welcome and valued to encourage customer loyalty.

Qualifications:

Experience:
Previous experience in a customer-facing environment is preferred.
Prior experience in optics is preferred, however we will provide training and will continue to help develop and expand your knowledge.
Experience with optical equipment and software systems is beneficial.
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), with a customer centric approach.
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to operate both in a team and individually to achieve sales targets and contribute to a positive and welcoming store environment.
Personal Attributes:
Friendly and approachable personality.
Enthusiastic to leave a positive long-lasting impression on customers.
Team player with a positive attitude.
Patient and empathetic, with a genuine interest in helping others.
Professional appearance and conduct.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Sales bonus
Paid time off and holidays
Pension scheme
Employee discounts on eyewear
Opportunities for professional development and training

PopSpecs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*This job description outlines the primary responsibilities required for the Optical Assistant position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £13.30 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Referral programme
Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bluewater Shopping centre, Dartford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Optical: 1 year (preferred)
Customer service: 2 years (required)

Language:

English (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: From £13.30 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Experience:

Optical : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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