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Home Visits Optical Assistant

Specsavers

Barry, Wales, United Kingdom

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Home Visits Optical Delivery  Ready to take your skills on the road? As a home visits optical assistant at Specsavers, you can do just that.     You’ll be driving our services to the doorsteps of the nation, providing aftercare to the people who aren’t able to come into our stores. But not only do you help them with their sight, you’ll be able to support them to get basic tasks done that they wouldn’t be able to do without you. Essentially, you’ll be bringing smiles and clinical care to the heart of your community.    Our business   The office team are based in the lovely offices in Barry, but you’ll cover Swansea, Bridgend, Barry and on occassion Cardiff, depending on your location.  You will be providing care to vulnerable patients. Our team   We have a wonderful existing team of dedicated people from optical and administrative backgrounds, who ready and waiting for you to meet.    Our cars   You’ll be provided with a company car which is fully expensed that you will use to bring your care and services directly to people’s homes.  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:    * £26,925 per annum with an excellent and achievable bonus scheme circa £130 per week  • Monday to Friday – core hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm (Flexibility required) * 20 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday • Additional Birthday Day off in addition to standard annual leave • Addition incentives such as additional day off when achieving customer feedback survey • Benefits include 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 • Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you! 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 a home visits optical assistant. These include:    • Previous optical experience • Must have a full UK driving license   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 facing environment   • Experience in optics • Basic knowledge/experience of optical • Be confident using new systems as well as tablet and / or laptop  Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!    #LI-LA1

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