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Job Title


Optical Assistant


Company : Specsavers


Location : Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber


Created : 2026-03-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionAre you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.Experienced Optical AssistantSo, youre a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like youd be a great fit here. So, if youve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.As an Optical Assistant, youll 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 storeBased in Barnsley, our store is looking for someone with previous optical experience that can dispense all levels.Whats 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 - 25,812.80Friends and Family discountFull time 40 hours a week - Will include 1 weekend daySpecsavers Perks our discounted benefits schemeExtra day off for your birthdayWeCare UK confidential employee helplineOutstanding clinical and professional development opportunitiesDiscounted hearing and eyecare benefitsDiscounted GlassesEnhanced sick payWhat were 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:Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing AssistantPassion for providing excellent customer service and making customers lives easierGreat teamworkA good initiativeConfidence in using IT systemsExcellent communication and listening skillsPrepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something newAble to receive feedback and be open to development, knowing well be there to support and guide you throughout your process (with your openness and our guidance, your opportunities will be endless).Find out moreIf youve got all these skills, wed love for you to apply, but theres 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 environmentExperience in optics or Audiology businessBasic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology.Checked all the boxes? xjdpvnf Nows the perfect time to apply!