via reed · 2 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Experienced Optical Assistant

Specsavers
Thorne Full-time GBP 25,617 – 25,617
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So, you're a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you'd be a great fit here. So, if you've had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.
As an Optical Assistant, you'll use your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team.

Our store
Based in our Thorne store, our store is easy to get to via car, train and bus!

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 - £25,617.50

  • Full time 37.5 hours - will inlcude a weekend day

  • Full time - 37.5 hours a week - Will include 1 weekend day

  • Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme

  • 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)

What we're looking for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant.These include:

  • Pre- screening

  • Dispesning

  • Collections

  • Repairs and adjustments

  • Happy working in a busy environment

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 business

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