Optical Assistant

Date: 22 Oct 2026

Location: Bishop Auckland, ENG, GB, DL14 7EW

Company: Specsavers

Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.  

We’re looking for passionate, hard-workers with some previous optical experience ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you won’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. 

Our store   

Based in our Bishop Auckland store which has excellent public transport links

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 - Up to £12.91 depending on experiencce
  • Open to 30 hours over 4 days or 37.5 hours over 5 days
  • The role will include weekend working 
  • Extra day off for your birthday 
  • WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline 
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities 
  • Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits 
  • Enhanced company sick pay scheme

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.  

 

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!