Job Description

Have you ever considered a career in optics?

Are you passionate about retail and offering the best customer service?

Here is your opportunity to join a global company with local ownership!

Our roles at Specsavers are not your ordinary sales positions - you will join the team as an Optical Assistant, bringing your valued retail & customer service knowledge to meet the caring values and optical expertise of our brand, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Registration of patients on arrival for appointments. Booking and managing appointments for Optical and Audiology services. Use of clinical equipment to carry out pre-diagnostic checks for patients. Spectacle styling for patients choosing new glasses. Adjustments and repairs of spectacles. Call handling and administrative roles. Dispensing and sale of Optical products such as spectacles and contact lenses.
Additional Benefits:

Friends & Family discount Your birthday off
Schedule:

Day shift (9am-5.30pm) Weekend availability Part-time, Permanent
Salary:

Exceeds National Minimum Wage
Supplemental pay types:

Performance bonus (upon successful completion of probationary period)
Ability to commute/relocate:

Stranraer: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:

In person

Desired Skills & Qualities

Excellent teamwork and customer service are at the heart of everything we do at Specsavers Stranraer so we are looking for someone who is genuinely friendly, enthusiastic and eager to help. We aim to cultivate a welcoming environment for customers and staff alike.

We are looking for a presentable, approachable individual with a positive attitude who is keen to learn new skills. You will be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. You will also possess strong organisational skills as well as the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people.

No previous optical experience is required for this role as full training will be given. However, experience in retail, hospitality or administration would be beneficial.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 24 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Work Location: In person