via Reed · 18 September 2026 ·2 days ago

Optical Assistant

Specsavers
Dorking Full-time GBP 27,000 – 27,000
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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 in the heart of Dorking, Specsavers Dorking is a customer-focused optical store providing a wide range of professional eye-care services. The store offers comprehensive eye tests, OCT 3D eye scanning, children's eye care, contact lens services, cataract pre- and post-operative care, dry eye and minor eye condition clinics, as well as DVLA eye tests. The team also provides specialist dry eye treatments, including IPL, LLLT and ZEST.

With a strong focus on clinical excellence, outstanding customer care and professional development, Specsavers Dorking is a great environment for passionate optical professionals looking to make a real difference to patients and the local community.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 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:

  • £27,000 + Bonus (Historically around £3k/£4k per annum)

  • 40 hours

  • Benefits

  • 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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