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Job Title


Optical Assistant


Company : Specsavers


Location : Littlehampton, South East


Created : 2026-03-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionRead on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? Youve come to the right place.Were 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 youve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you wont 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 storeThis position is based across two of our fantastic Specsavers sites in Rustington: our main highstreet store and our convenient clinic inside Sainsburys at Rustington Retail Park.Our main Rustington store sits right in the heart of the villages busy high streetclose to local shops and community services. The store offers five fully equipped test rooms plus a dedicated Hearcare room, with easy access via nearby bus routes and onstreet parking for those travelling by car.Our Rustington Sainsburys Retail Park store is based off New Road, and is a smaller store featuring two test rooms within a busy supermarket environment. There is free onsite parking, multiple nearby bus stops and the train station just a short walk away.Working across both sites gives you an ideal blend of variety, pace and community connectionsupported by two welcoming teams who genuinely care about delivering great service.Our teamAcross both Rustington locations, youll be joining supportive, experienced and closeknit teams who take real pride in delivering outstanding customer care. Our main highstreet store is home to a wellestablished group of Optical Assistants, Optometrists and Hearcare experts who work collaboratively to create a welcoming, professional environment. Over at the Rustington Retail Park (Sainsburys) store, the team is smaller and highly adaptable, thriving in a fastpaced setting with strong supermarket footfall. Both teams share the same friendly culture, dedication to high clinical standards and commitment to helping each other growensuring youll feel supported, valued and part of something genuinely positive from day one.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:Competitive salary depending on experienceFull time - 40 hours per week, to include weekend workingWe will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute tooSpecsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savingsWeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it mostComplimentary subscription tothe Headspace appEyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your familyEnjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!Enhanced family leave and company sick payFind 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!