Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Optical Assistant

£27k per annum
Full-time

Purley, Specsavers. 

So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you.  

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll 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 business

Purley, Specsavers.

Our team  

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.    

What’s 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: Starting salary £27k (experience depending)  
  • Full time (40 hours per week) and Part time hours including weekend working. 
  • We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
  • Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
  • WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
  • Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app 
  • Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
  • Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
  • Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

What we’re 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:  

  • At least 3 months experince working in a opticians.

Find out more 

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s 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 environment 
  • Experience in optics or Audiology business 
  • Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology. 
Vacancy posted 5 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Optical Assistant in Purley, Greater London vacancy
  • £27k - £30k per annum

     ...Please be aware that we can only move forward with applicants who have previous experience as an Optical Assistant You're scrolling through job listings and find an Optical Assistant role in the Banstead area that offers a great work-life balance, an exceptional independent... 
    Suggested
    Full-time
    5 days/week

    Talentshed

    Banstead, Surrey
    28 days ago
  • £27k - £36k per annumEstimated
     ...About the role As a Retail Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person...  ...develop your knowledge through our industry leading ‘Step Into Optics’ training programme. This programme includes both workshop based... 
    Suggested
    Full-time
    Flexible hours

    Boots UK

    Sutton, Greater London
    a month ago
  • £31k - £42k per annumEstimated
    Employer Day Lewis Plc Location South Croydon, England Salary Competitive Closing date 24 Oct 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Job Type Assistant Apply on website You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job
    Suggested

    Pharmaceutical Journal Publications

    South Croydon, Greater London
    11 days ago
  • £14.82k per annum

    Summary We are seeking a reliable, organised and motivated individual to join our friendly reception and administration team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be confident dealing with customers face-to-face and by telephone, be computer literate...
    Suggested
    Apprenticeship
    Probationary period

    NORK CLINIC

    Banstead, Surrey
    1 day ago
  • £24k - £32k per annumEstimated
     ...country with a focus on patient-centered service. Job Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Sales Assistant (Pharmacy Student) to join our team on Weekdays & Saturdays . This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a passion... 
    Suggested
    Full-time
    Weekday work

    Kamsons Pharmacy

    Sutton, Greater London
    13 days ago
  • £30k - £39k per annumEstimated
     ...Pharmacy Assistant - Sanderstead) Join our Day Lewis Sanderstead Pharmacy Team Hrs of work - 40 - Monday to Friday Day Lewis are seeing a full time Pharmacy Assistant - Dispenser . If succesful this role will support your development and future career in Medicine and... 
    Full-time
    Monday to Friday

    Day Lewis Pharmacy

    South Croydon, Greater London
    16 days ago
  • £23k - £31k per annumEstimated
    More about the role We're looking for friendly, reliable people to join our team, working across the store to serve our customers. You'll work in a fast-paced, structured environment with clear routines and timed activities that help keep everything running smoothly - ...

    Morrisons

    Sutton, Greater London
    6 days ago
  • £13.45 per hour

     ...hour Hours: 21 hours per week We are looking for a Sales Assistant to join our welcoming team .  Can you deliver an exceptional level...  ...feel-good benefits ~ Health cash plan - cashback on dental, optical and more ~ Discounted shopping & gym memberships with Westfield... 
    Hourly pay
    Full-time
    Weekend work
    Weekday work

    HSL Chairs

    Caterham, Surrey
    4 days ago
  • £30.63k - £32.35k per annum

    Job summary We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Medicines Management Assistant (MMA) team. Our MMA team is required to support the ward based clinical pharmacy services primarily at the Epsom Hospital site. It is an exciting time... 
    Part-time
    Rotating shifts

    Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

    Carshalton, Greater London
    23 hours ago
  • £13.45 per hour

     ...them find comfort at home? If so, our Delivery Driver/Customer Service Assistant role might be just what you’re looking for. Our feel-good benefits ~ Health cash plan - cashback on dental, optical and more ~ Discounted shopping & gym memberships with Westfield Rewards... 
    Hourly pay

    HSL Chairs

    Caterham, Surrey
    6 days ago
  • £14.39 per hour

     ....5per week (1 in 2 Saturdays) Exciting opportunity alert! We are thrilled to announce a fantastic job opening for a Trade Counter Assistant at our bustling Trade Counter in Croydon ! If you enjoy staying active and thrive on assisting customers, this role is tailor-made... 
    Immediate start
    Shift work

    General All-Purpose Plastics (GAP) Ltd

    Whyteleafe, Surrey
    a month ago
  • Sales Person – Huws Gray Croydon - Connect with Customers. Share Your Know-How. Help Build Something Great. Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray. Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws...
    Full-time
    Flexible hours

    Huws Gray

    South Croydon, Greater London
    3 days ago
  • £25k - £30k per annum

    Warranty Administrator Role: To ensure accurate submissions of warranty and goodwill claims on a daily basis and monitor warranty reports Ensure all administrative functions within the warranty department are carried out in accordance with company policies Administer...
    Permanent
    Purley, Greater London
    more than 2 months ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Optical Assistant. Be the first to apply!