Optical Assistant

Optical Assistant

Salary up to €32 per annum

Cork, County Cork

John Daly Opticians, a well-established family run business is ideally located at the top of Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork. We are an independent Opticians founded in 1973 by John Daly and we have built a strong reputation around the Munster area over the years.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Optical Assistant for 5 days / 37.5 days (Monday to Saturday 9am – 5:30pm; no Sunday’s)

Our Optical Assistant will deliver obsessively great service to each and every one of our clients via our Welcome, Discover, Delight client journey which is at the core of what we do. We provide all clients with a 45-minute eye exam which means you can recommend solutions that fit best to that lifestyle. We use the latest diagnostic equipment, the latest technological advances in contact lenses, spectacle lenses and frames, and the latest fashions.

We need an experienced Optical Assistant with experience of dispensing single focus lenses, multi-focal lenses and contact lenses. We would like somebody with strong IT skills and excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to build strong relationships with your team members, peers, and clients

If you are interested in a new opportunity and joining our fabulous team, please apply for our exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet customers warmly and provide excellent service.
• Assist customers in selecting suitable frames, lenses, and other optical products.
• Experience of dispensing single focus lenses, multi-focal lenses and contact lenses.
• Schedule appointments and manage bookings.
• Maintain product displays and ensure the store is tidy and presentable.
• Handle administrative tasks, including processing payments and orders.

What We Are Looking For:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A keen interest in eye care and eyewear.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• The ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Previous experience in optical retail.

What We Offer:
As an integral member of the team, we will provide our Optical Assistant with an enjoyable professional working environment which is fun, open and where we are committed to supporting you, your personal wellbeing and your professional development which will involve you being on our Front of House Development course. This course will take you through our client journey, an introduction to contact lenses, an introduction to the Eye and its Anatomy to understanding spectacle frames and lenses but most importantly giving you the opportunity to network and learn with your colleagues. If you are an enthusiastic, customer-focused Optical Assistant, and looking for a new rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €30,000.00-€32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person