Optical Assistant

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.  

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 Store

Based at 76 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, our store is very accessible by public transport and a short distance away from Holyrood Palace and Arthur's Seat!

Our Team

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

What’s on offer?  

Our busy store is a wonderful place to work, with a friendly and professional team and all the equipment you need to ensure you can do your job to the best of your abilities. 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:   

• Part-time: 3-4 days per week to include weekend working
• Full-time hours can also be considered to include weekend working
• Salary depending of experience pro rata (reviewed during probation)
• 28 days leave pro rata (includes bank holidays)
• Discounts on eyecare and hearcare services and products for you and your family
• Specsavers Perks discount platform
• Pension contribution
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

Find out more 

If you’re ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can’t wait to hear from you. You just need to have current or previous Optical Experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt.  

Got what we’re looking for? Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.