Optical Assistant- Immediate Start

This leading optical and hearing company are looking for experienced optical assistant to work within this friendly team orientated practice.Working within a team of 4 you must be customer focused with a clear emphasis on quality of service to all patients.Are you a team orientated experienced optical assistant looking for a exciting new role within a dynamic company? If yes apply ASAP!*Role details*You could be:· Greeting customers at the door as they enter the shop· Helping customers select the correct frame for their lenses· Measuring the frames and ensure they fit perfectly· Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer· Making follow up appointments for customers· Making adjustments to the frames when the customer collects their glasses· Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing· Explaining offers and products to customers· Taking payments from customers.*Salary*Pay rates vary, depending on:· Pay is dependent upon experience and overall skill set and can be discussed with both HPC consultant and at interview stage.*Work Environment*· You would usually work 5 days out of 7 including some late evenings and weekends.· You would wear a uniform.· Full time role*Ideal background*· MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN AN OPTICIANS· A good understanding of English and Maths.· Basic IT skills will be required.· Relevant experience in a customer service or retail role would be an advantage, and may be necessary.· Experience working in a retail environment would be useful.*What Does it Take?*You should be:· Able to communicate with people of all ages and from different backgrounds· Able to work well as part of a team· Enthusiastic and willing to learn· Friendly, courteous and approachable· Able to provide excellent customer service· Able to sell products and services· Up to date with current stylesTactful and diplomaticJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentPay: £15,452.00-£22,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Company events* Company pension* Employee discount* Sick pay* Store discountSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shiftSupplemental pay types:* Bonus schemeExperience:* Optical: 1 year (required)Work Location: In personReference ID: HCP119