Home Visits Optical Assistant/Trainee Optical Assistant

Date: 22 Jul 2026

Location: Stafford, ENG, GB, ST16 2BQ

Company: Specsavers

Are you an experienced Optical Assistant or a retail professional with a passion for customer care, looking for the next step? Would you love a role where you can make a difference to people's lives - all while enjoying your weekends off?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The team

Specsavers Home Visits Stoke are seeking a highly motivated, friendly and reliable Optical/ Retail Assistant to join our growing domiciliary team.

As a Home Visits Optical Assistant, you’ll be visiting patients in their own homes, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, professional optical service to those who are unable to visit stores. This is a rewarding and varied role and is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and delivering outstanding customer service. We are a small team, who support and encourage each other every day.

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting patients through their eye care journey in their own homes
  • Delivering excellent customer service and compassionate care
  • Assisting with frame selection and dispensing (full training provided if needed)
  • Working closely with a small, supportive team
  • Travelling across Stoke, Crewe, Stafford and surrounding areas

What we’re looking for

We welcome applicants from both optical and retail backgrounds.

You’ll ideally have:

  • Experience in optics OR a strong retail/customer service background
  • A passion for helping people and delivering exceptional service
  • Great communication and relationship-building skills
  • A positive, team-focused attitude
  • Due to the needs of our business, we are keen to speak with candidates who live in WS11 or ST postcode areas
  • A full UK driving licence is essential

What is in it for you?

  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday - no weekends - 8.30am to 5.30pm - 40 hours per week
  • No Bank Holidays
  • Salary: Starting salary is £26,853 per annum
  • Career progression - Clear pathway into management, full support for Dispensing Optician Qualification. We are a business that values long term growth and internal progression
  • Company car or car allowance of £3,000 per annum (conditions apply)
  • Monthly bonus on top if your salary, meeting your targets you could earn £85-£500 a month with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters - and it pays off
  • 28 leave days (20 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays & 1 extra day for Birthday
  • All Great Place To Work benefits apply
  • Access to Specsavers Perks
  • Specsavers perks - discounts high street retailers
  • Employee eye and ear care discounts
  • Contributory pension


If you’ve got all these skills, we can't wait for you to apply!

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