Optical Assistant- Immediate Start

This leading optical and hearing company are looking for experienced optical assistant to work within this friendly team orientated practice.

Working within a team of 4 you must be customer focused with a clear emphasis on quality of service to all patients.

Are you a team orientated experienced optical assistant looking for a exciting new role within a dynamic company? If yes apply ASAP!

Role details

You could be:

Greeting customers at the door as they enter the shop

Helping customers select the correct frame for their lenses

Measuring the frames and ensure they fit perfectly

Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer

Making follow up appointments for customers

Making adjustments to the frames when the customer collects their glasses

Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing

Explaining offers and products to customers

Taking payments from customers.

Salary

Pay rates vary, depending on:

Pay is dependent upon experience and overall skill set and can be discussed with both HPC consultant and at interview stage.

Work Environment

You would usually work 5 days out of 7 including some late evenings and weekends.

You would wear a uniform.

Full time role

Ideal background

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN AN OPTICIANS

A good understanding of English and Maths.

Basic IT skills will be required.

Relevant experience in a customer service or retail role would be an advantage, and may be necessary.

Experience working in a retail environment would be useful.

What Does it Take?

You should be:

Able to communicate with people of all ages and from different backgrounds

Able to work well as part of a team

Enthusiastic and willing to learn

Friendly, courteous and approachable

Able to provide excellent customer service

Able to sell products and services

Up to date with current styles

Tactful and diplomatic

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15,452.00-£24,000.00 per year

Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Sick pay
Store discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift

Experience:
Optical: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HCP119