This family run independent practice established for over 40yrs in Midlands area are looking for a customer focused optical assistant to work within this modern well equipped and friendly practice.
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, Permanent
Pay: £15,452.00-£23,000.00 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: HCP115
