Pharmacy & OpticalCloses in 13 days

Optical Assistant

Specsavers

York, YO1 9QXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Pay

See original advert

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full-time · Part-time · Weekends

Closing date

5 November 2026

13 days left

Job description

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

You will work across both our York and Vangarde stores.

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
  • Full time 40 hours or part time available - will inlcude a weekend day
  • Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
  • 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!

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

Specsavers

First seen

22 October 2026

Last checked

24 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

Specsavers

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