What should an optical assistant wear?
Dress smart and neat. Smart clothing as it is a professional environment. Look presentable and be polite. Suit and tie with smart shoes, it is a clinical environment so make sure you look clean, nails cut, fresh nails and pleasant spray.
Do Specsavers have uniform?
Black trousers and any top. No colour specified.
What is it like being an optical assistant?
As an optical assistant, you’ll serve a number of customers with differing needs throughout the day. You’ll need to be able to get stuck in and work with others in a busy team environment, as well as have the know-how to quickly provide solutions and helpful guidance on our products and services.
Is it hard working in Specsavers?
Fast paced environment, very nonexistent job-social life balance if full time & stressful company base. Fast paced environment keeps you busy during the work day, though you deal with difficult clientele. Takes months to be able to fully be able to dispense all sets of glasses without assistance.
What does a trainee optical assistant do?
Optical assistants are the first point of contact for customers. They welcome customers into the store, carry out pre-screening tests and help customers select the correct frames and lenses for their prescription.
What does a Specsavers optical assistant do?
Optical Assistant – Primary responsibilities of optical assistant associates include customer service and sales. Workers engage with and assist customers in selecting frames and contact lenses. Optical assistants also adjust frames to fit customers and offer advice on eyewear care and maintenance.
Is it worth working at Specsavers?
Fantastic job The director of the store was fantastic and despite some problems with the store manager, the boss was supportive and helped us through it. I loved working with the team and going out for social dinners together. The customers at our store were usually very nice people who made my job easy.
What does a Specsavers Optical assistant do?
Why do I want to be an optical assistant?
Becoming an Optical Assistant gives you exposure to the eyecare profession early in your career, where you can develop knowledge that will help you progress your career in the Optical sector in more senior positions.
How much does an optical assistant make an hour?
Optical Assistant in London Area Salaries
| Job Title | Location | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Specsavers Opticians Optical Assistant salaries – 4 salaries reported | London Area | £8/hr |
| Boots Optical Assistant salaries – 3 salaries reported | London Area | £8/hr |
| Optical Express Optical Assistant salaries – 3 salaries reported | London Area | £16,273/yr |