Optical Colleague - Gateshead

To be employed in this role you must be over the age of 18 and pass an enhanced safeguarding check. Our stores operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering a wide variety of shift patterns. If you need flexible working to fit your lifestyle, we can accommodate you, but late and weekend work is a requirement.

• Prepare patients for eye examinations and explain each stage of the eye test.
• Complete pre‑screening examinations and book appointments.
• Dispense spectacles and contact lenses, handle repairs and adjustments, and ensure stock is received from suppliers.
• Provide friendly and relaxed customer service, resolving issues and guiding customers to appropriate products.
• Enroll in the Asda Optical Step‑In training programme or the Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship as required.

Once fully trained, you can progress your career at Asda Opticians, including the chance to become a GOC registered Dispensing Optician through the Level 6 Apprenticeship.

• Be naturally friendly, highly organized, and proactive.
• Possess good computer skills, keen attention to detail, and excellent communication with customers.
• Enjoy problem solving and be confident with numbers.
• Pass an enhanced safeguarding check and be over 18 years old.

• Colleague discount: 15 % off Asda shopping from day 1 for you and a nominated user.
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel, etc.
• Access to the Stream for flexible pay, income tracking, financial coaching, a savings account, and more.
• Company pension and wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer, and bereavement support.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks to promote an inclusive workplace.
• Excellent parental leave policies—maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility treatment support.
• Colleague recognition programme.
• Special offers and discounts on activities and services, such as airport parking, theme parks, and cinemas.