Optical Consultant

Job title:

Optical Consultant

Company

Boots

Job description

Job DescriptionAbout the roleAs an Optical Consultant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with. Working on the shopfloor you will spend your time building great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needs to find the right product or service for them. From greeting customers when they arrive in store, being part of the pre-screening activities of an eye-test through to helping our customers find the perfect eyewear solution for them – no two days will be the same.Your role within the team as an Optical Consultant will give you lots of opportunities to develop your knowledge through our industry leading ‘Step Into Optics’ training programme. This programme includes both workshop based learning and practical ‘on the job’ experience.You will also be involved in:

• Ordering, dispensing and collection of glasses and contact lenses
• Supporting with eye-tests and pre-screening activities
• Providing aftercare support through repairs and adjustments
• Completing operational and administrative tasks associated with dispensing prescriptions
• Maintaining shop floor standards

You will be based in store and report to store manager.What you’ll need to have:

• Passion for customer care
• Desire to learn

It would be great if you also have:

• Worked in a retail or clinical environment

Our benefits

• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• Generous employee discounts for you and a second person (terms and conditions apply)
• Clinical and Non-Clinical Career development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more. * Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at . Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.Why Boots OpticiansAt Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.What’s nextThank you for taking the time to visit our careers page and read about this exciting opportunity. If you choose to apply, your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager.We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.Vacancy Reference Number245834BRAreaOPT107 – South West and Channel IslandsCompanyOpticsHours per week25 to 34 hours per week, Over 35 hours per weekCountyCornwallAirportNoRegionOPT107 – South West and Channel IslandsStore3116 – Truro – River StFull or Part timeFull-time, Part-timeDivision300 – SouthContract TypePermanentKeywordscustomer, retail, opticians, optometry, healthcare, healthcare jobs, sales assistant, sales advisor, customer advisor, Optical SupportLatitude,longitude 150.263677688,-5.054146444FunctionOpticiansBusiness AreaOpticians, RetailSpecialismBoots Opticians OperationsShift Pattern to display to candidates (displayed externally). Please select one:Weekdays, Weekends, Weekdays and WeekendsShould this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?NoHours per weekVarious Hours AvailableReq Posted Date12-Dec-2024

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 02:17:25 GMT

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