Job Description

Direct Eyecare is looking to hire a self-motivated and enthusiastic experienced Optical Assistant/dispenser to join their wonderful team.

You will have the opportunity to help run the store and play a vital role in the business. You will have a strong work ethic and never shy away from a task as you will be dealing with clients and ensuring world class service at all times. Sales are an important part of the role, so you need to be a high performing individual who can take on the challenge of meeting and exceeding sales targets whilst providing an exceptional customer journey.

Key Responsibilities include:

• General running of the store (reporting to management, daily)
• Dispensing
• Sales
• Dealing with contact lenses
• General reception and admin work
• Supervising junior staff

Benefits

• 28 days holiday entitlement (Christmas off)
• Performance related bonus (paid quarterly)
• Other performance related benefits after year 2 & 5 of service
• Pension scheme

COVID-19 considerations:
Locked door policy, all patients are seen by appointment only. Extended appointments times. Limited to 2 patients in the store at any time. All patients must wear a face covering to enter the store. Visors, gloves, masks, sanitizers provided for staff.

Experience:

• Optical: 1 year (Required)

Work remotely:

• No

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You must have experience working in optics (more than 2 years). You must have good optical product knowledge. Product knowledge. Self-motivation. Excellent attention to detail. You will have a good dispensing and sales history. You will be enthusiastic with a strong work ethic. Be committed to delivering a fantastic customer experience. Be willing to work occasional weekends. Strive to meet targets. Help to promote the business.