Call Centre Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Call Centre Assistant
Location: Beaumont Leys
Full Time - Part Time (Wed, Fri & Sat)
Salary: Competitive Salary
Opportunities for further Progression & Development
Good Transport Links
Friendly & Supportive Team
Must have Customer Service, Retail experience or Call Centre Experience
In this role, your time will be split between supporting colleagues in the Call Centre and on the Shop Floor.
At Specsavers, our Receptionists / Call Centre / Customer Service Advisors are essential in shaping the beginning of our Customer’s journey.
We’re looking for someone with experience in customer service with strong communication skills, who is good with people, has an organised approach & a willingness to help - a friendly and professional approach is essential.
Joining our team, you’ll make sure every patient receives a great experience from the get go, creating a positive impression at every opportunity.
- Answering all telephone calls in a prompt, clear and friendly manner
- Transferring calls efficiently
- Responding to customer enquiries
- Ensuring customer details are captured accurately when booking appointments
- Dispensing over the phone
- Triaging patients with eye & health concerns
Join our team and you’ll discover why at Specsavers, we pride ourselves on providing the foundation for exciting, long-term careers. We’ll continue to develop and expand your knowledge of Optics to enable you to support with all customer enquiries, ensuring the highest levels of customer care are maintained.
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester, LE4 1DF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Drug & Health Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Call Centre Assistant roles across Specsavers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Drug & Health Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,681 - £24,681 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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