Optical Assistant
- Employer
- Specsavers
- Location
- Galashiels
- Salary
- 9.50 an hour
Location: Galashiels
Salary: 9.50 an hour
Working hours: Full Time or Part Time (Weekend work is essential)
Platinum Employer
Store engages lots of community work and projects
Close knit team focused environment
Located 2 minutes walk from the bus or train station
Free Parking 5 minute walk from store
Experience level: Previous Optical experience is essential for this role
Join our team as an Optical Assistant, and youll discover why at Specsavers, we pride ourselves on providing the foundation for exciting, long-term careers a home where your previous optical expertise will be truly valued and where youll be given the opportunity to thrive.
Were looking for someone who has previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant – however well continue to help develop and expand your knowledge.
Some of the key tasks required include:
- Listening to patients, and giving good clear advice, explaining suitable products & offers whilst understanding NHS procedures & applying our own high standards
- Dispensing of lenses (single vision / bi-focal & varifocal)
- Carrying out pre-screening examinations & working alongside the wider team in day to day running of clinics
- Take measurements and support patients with collections, ensuring fit, comfort & accuracy of frames are checked thoroughly
- Maintain delivery of excellent customer service at all times, playing a valuable part of a customer journey & successful retail team.