Optical Assistant- Immediate Start


    Location
    Suffolk
    Date

    Health Care Personnel

    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, Part-time, Permanent

    Pay: £23,000.00-£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