Optical Assistant - Start Immediately

Want to join a company that looks after its people and offers ongoing career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential? Specsavers is the fastest growing optical retail group in Australia. We are passionate about providing quality eye and hearing care at the best value to our customers. With increased customer demand, Specsavers Macquarie Centre, North Ryde is looking for a motivated Optical Assistant to join our growing team.

This is an amazing opportunity for someone with an interest in optics, retail sales, customer service and aftercare. Experience in optics will be highly regarded but is not necessary as full training will be provided. A keen desire to learn in a challenging fast paced environment is highly valued, along with initiative, punctuality and reliability.

Optical Assistants play a vital role in our stores and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide high level customer service on the retail floor, assisting with pre-testing, frame styling, dispensing and providing in depth product information
• Assist with managing a busy dairy – booking customer appointments
• Adjusting and fitting customers frames and ensuring our product exceeds their expectations
• Ensure merchandising standards are met including general cleanliness of the store

The successful candidate will have a rewarding career with Specsavers and will possess the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience of 2 years or more in a customer service / retail role
• Excellent verbal and written skills with strong attention to details
• Strong computer literacy skills
• The ability to build genuine and supportive relationships with colleagues and customers with the aim of providing amazing customer service

The ideal candidate will be flexible to work retail hours including Saturdays and Sundays. Must also be available to cover extra shifts during busy periods or to cover annual leave and sick leave.

If this sounds like you, submit your application today! We are looking for Full time, Part time or Casual for the right candidate.