Optical Assistant

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. 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.

Located about 14 miles south‑east of Glasgow, our store sits at the heart of the charming town of Larkhall, right on Union Street. With its historic viaduct and welcoming community, Larkhall is a fantastic place to work and visit. We’re proud to be part of this vibrant town and are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly team of dedicated professionals.

We are incredibly proud to have won the Specsavers Customer Service Award last year and are up for Store of the Year this year so you'll be joining a sector leading store!

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:

• £24,200 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Bonus after successful probation period
• 37.5 hours a week – to include Saturday working
• No Sunday working
• We will auto‑enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Free Parking
• Extra day off on your Birthday (29 days annual leave in total)
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay
• WeCare employee support service
• Specsavers Perks + (dental and medical scheme)
• Train station less than a minute walk from store
• Regular staff social events – organised by the store

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!