Optical Assistant

Posted 2 days 16 hours ago by Limelight Health

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, MK1 1
Job Description
About The Role

As an Optical Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with.

You will be based in store and report to the store manager. You will work on the shop floor and spend your time building great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needs to find the right product or service for them. From greeting customers when they arrive in store, being part of the pre screening activities of an eye test through to helping our customers find the perfect eye wear solution for them - no two days will be the same.

Role

Your role within the team as an Optical Assistant will give you lots of opportunities to develop your knowledge through our industry leading 'Step Into Optics' training programme. This programme includes both workshop based learning and practical 'on the job' experience. You will also:

  • Order, dispense and collect glasses and contact lenses
  • Support with eye tests and pre screening activities
  • Provide after care support through repairs and adjustments
  • Complete operational and administrative tasks associated with dispensing prescriptions
  • Maintain shop floor standards
What You'll Need To Have
  • These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.
  • Passion for customer care
  • Enthusiasm for learning and personal development
Desired Skills
  • Experience in a retail or clinical environment
Our Benefits
  • Boots Retirement Savings Plan
  • Discretionary quarterly bonus
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Clinical and Non Clinical Career development opportunities
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
  • Flexible benefits scheme
  • Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
Why Boots Opticians

At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let's see what's possible when we change for the better.