Optical assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Optical assistant duties.Customer service and help people choose glasses.May consider training and sponsorship of the dispensing optician course for suitable person. (The course is now available in Preston and has been shortened to 2 years instead of 3)Person must be committed to working for us long-term, (2 to 3 yrs).Ability to speak Gujarati and Urdu would also be helpful.Customer service and help people choose glasses.May consider training and sponsorship of the dispensing optician course for suitable person. (The course is now available in Preston and has been shortened to 2 years instead of 3)Person must be committed to working for us long-term, (2 to 3 yrs).Ability to speak Gujarati and Urdu would also be helpful.
Customer service and help people choose glasses.
May consider training and sponsorship of the dispensing optician course for suitable person. (The course is now available in Preston and has been shortened to 2 years instead of 3)
Person must be committed to working for us long-term, (2 to 3 yrs).we also have a branch in Blackburn, so may need to travel to the bakckburn store occasionally. Driving ability may help with this but is not a necessity.
Thanks.
Ability to speak Gujarati and Urdu would also be helpful.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- bolton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
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