Optical Assistant
Specsavers
SpecsaversNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6YTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Pay
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Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full-time · Weekends
Closing date
10 November 2026
18 days leftJob description
Experienced Optical Assistant - Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
So, you’re a proactive people person, ready to be the friendly face our store needs? If you have at least one year of optical experience and love delivering outstanding customer care, this could be the perfect role for you.
At Specsavers Killingworth, we’re looking for an Experienced Optical Assistant to join our committed and friendly team. We’re proud to be one of the top 10 Specsavers stores to work for, with a strong reputation for supporting, developing and progressing our people.
If you’ve previously worked as an Optical Assistant, Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant and are confident dispensing across all levels, we’d love to hear from you.
As an Optical Assistant, you’ll play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional store environment. Using your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services, you’ll support our customers through their optical journey while working closely with a supportive and ambitious team.
Alongside great training and development opportunities, we offer a fantastic package of benefits, including:
- Full-time role – 40 hours including a weekend day
- Salary: £26,507 + bonus of up to £1,000 per year
- Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits scheme
- WeCare – employee support services
- Health and wellbeing scheme
- Excellent training, development and progression opportunities
- Free Parking
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Minimum 1 year’s previous optical experience as an Optical Assistant, Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
- Confidence dispensing at all levels
- A passion for delivering excellent customer service
- Strong teamwork skills and a proactive attitude
- Confidence using IT systems
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- A willingness to step out of your comfort zone and develop new skills
- Openness to feedback and ongoing development, supported by a team that is genuinely passionate about employee growth and progression
If you’re enthusiastic, customer-focused and ready to grow your career with a store that truly invests in its people, now’s the perfect time to apply. We’d love to welcome you to the team at Specsavers Killingworth
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Specsavers
First seen
23 October 2026
Last checked
24 October 2026
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