London, England • Posted 2 weeks ago

Optical Assistant

UK United Kingdom £18,986 - £20,834 /yr Company - Public Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Offered Salary£18,986 - £20,834 /yr
Job TypeCompany - Public
Location / ModeLondon, England
Sector / CategoryDepartment, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Estimated Compensation Breakdown
Est. ≈ $25,286 USD/yr
Monthly Pay£1,659 / mo
Bi-Weekly Pay£766 / 2-wk
Hourly Rate£9.57 / hr

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Role Overview & Responsibilities

About us

M&S Opticians is a medium business in London. We are professional, agile, and our goal is to At M&S Opticians we are committed to providing a complete eye and hearing care service for you and your family..

Our work environment includes:

  • Growth opportunities
  • On-the-job training
  • Safe work environment
  • Company perks

It is an exciting time here at M&S Opticians. Due to expansion, we are looking for an Optical Assistant to join our friendly team in Colliers Wood. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, helping customers select the right frames and lenses, performing eye health checks, and assisting with administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping people, excellent communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and help people look and feel their best. Although previous experience is desirable, it is not essential as we provide full training in house.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist customers in selecting frames and lenses that best suit their needs.
  • Provide customers with information on the latest trends in eyewear.
  • Maintain inventory of optical products.
  • Perform basic administrative tasks such as filing and data entry.
  • Perform eye health checks and hearing screenings.
  • Work collaboratively with the team to provide the best customer service.
  • Clean and maintain optical equipment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

  • Please list your availability to work (weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, overtime)

Work Location: In person

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