Opticians vacancies and Optical Practice Manager jobs based in North Shields, Tyne & Wear.
An expanding group of independent Opticians based in the North East are looking for a full time Opticians Practice Manager for their well established practice in North Shields, working Monday to Friday!
Opticians Practice Manager - Role
Family oriented independent Opticians with a very loyal patient base
Single testing with a focus on quality rather than volume
Offers personalised services to all patients
Managing a team of around 4-5 people in total
Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Manage the team to achieve high levels of sales performance and customer satisfaction.
Maintain up to date knowledge of our products to recommend the best solution.
Ensure store stock is displayed effectively, hygienically and products and equipment are secured according to Company guidelines
Accurately operate the POS system and accounts for all transactions (cash, credit, returns)
Perform work accurately and thoroughly despite time pressure and customer volume, whilst maintaining a friendly and professional attitude.
Identify situations involving unsatisfied customers and act quickly for resolution, keeping notes to convey effective handovers between staff.
Assists the customer in selecting frames and lenses that are best suited for their lifestyle and prescription needs.
Being proactive in keeping up to date with operational standards and training modules to further their knowledge.
Assist with contact lenses and dispensing glasses.
Working 5 from Monday to Friday
Practice opening times from 8.30am to 5pm
Salary between £26,000 to £30,000 DOE
Bonus scheme
Opticians Practice Manager - Requirements
Previous experience of working within an Opticians
Previous experience of managing a leading a team
Committed to the practice development and driven to succeed
Customer focused
Sales savvy
Confident
Reliable
Excellent organisational and communication skills
To apply for this role please send your CV or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.....Read more...
Ashdown Care are recruiting for a Manager for the Jarrow area to work across an Independent Supported Living Service.£18.02 per hourMake a difference in the world!Do you want to help people with learning disabilities experience life to the fullest and gain a real sense of accomplishment at the end of each day; by knowing you have made a real difference to the life of the people we support?We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. We have worked long and hard with all our staff teams to create a set of values that all our staff are committed to, which involves being passionate, committed, respectful to each other and being willing to reflect and continuously learn and improve. Our existing teams are simply the best in the North-East, and they want people aligning with Ashdown’s values to join them.Please watch our short video series at www.ashdowncare.com and if you like what we see, then we would love to welcome you to the Ashdown family.Come and work with highly motivated teams, and efficient, knowledgeable, and approachable managers. Ashdown is a family run company with an excellent reputation, and we intend to maintain and strengthen this as we move forward into the future by only employing great staff. This is why we believe we are the best company in the North East to work for.The Ideal Candidate:
Positive, enthusiastic with a great attitude.Outgoing and passionate about improving the service user’s quality of life.Knowledge of positive behaviour supportProactive and motivated to look for new activities and experiences for the people we support.Creating Rotas around the needs of the service userCoaching Staff teams effectivelyExperience of attending professionals’ meetings, preparing formal reports, and working contributively with the professional network.Create and regularly update support plans to achieve positive outcomes.Leading CQC inspections.Ensuring the homes are QAF and CQC compliant at all times.Team player.Fun, Positive, enthusiastic with a great attitude.Resilient, motivated, and determined.Competent with technology.2 years’ experience managing homes for adults with learning disabilities.Someone who is open to learning new skills and personal development.Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or Level 4 Registered Manager Award, or equivalent
Company Perks
Paid mandatory and ongoing career development training.Genuine progression opportunities.Chances to spin our WOW-Wheel (staff spin the wheel to win prizes)Flexibility around family commitments.Refer-a-friend bonus!Loyalty bonuses.
Apply now if you are passionate about making a difference and we will be in touch!....Read more...
> Processing hire requests, coordinating delivery/collection of hire vehicles.
> Raise purchase orders for hire, damage and repairs
> Maintenance of commercial vehicle database;
Add new hires/remove off-hires from weekly supplier report
Key in details from commercial vehicle logs including driver name and mileages
Ensuring drivers detailed on vehicle logs are duly authorised to drive company vehicles
Liaise with hire company to ensure vehicles are serviced and maintained in accordance with manufacturer intervals
Produce and distribute hire reports for divisional review.
> Upload monthly IRFS Data
> Update motor insurance database (MID) with weekly on/off-hires
> Liaise with hire company to resolve vehicle breakdowns and vehicle replacements to minimise operational disruption.
> Maintenance of approved driver database;
Ensure driver mandates are in date, monitor and action licence changes and endorsements
Process new driver approval, input licence data to online licence check system ensuring driver submits appropriate approval to verify relevant category held for the vehicle type to be driven
Ensuring drivers sign acknowledgement of the driver handbook,
Conduct periodic data cleanse, removing leavers for the approved drivers database.
> Driver Training:
Ensure all employees driving on company business complete online risk assessment
Allocate/monitor completion of additional training modules assigned following speed reports and accident data
> Grey Fleet:
Check all mileage claims to ensure drivers are authorised, have provided correct documentation and the correct rate has been claimed,
Upload mileage data for environmental reporting
Ensure driver have appropriate business cover on motor insurance and vehicle is appropriately maintained by checking online MOT status
Ensure Business Mileage from is update periodically inline with HMRC rates
> Check hire invoices to ensure rates and job numbers reconcile with commercial vehicle database
> Monitor and action MOT and RFT requirements for any owned vehicles
> Tolls, Tunnels and Congestions Charging
Monitor on/off hires for the addition/removal of vehicles on relevant accounts
Ensure all accounts are regularly toped up to avoid PCN’s
> Process PCN’s and notices of prosecution, making payment and liaising with payroll department to ensure amount is deducted from driver’s wages, uploading and hyperlinking to Fines spreadsheet.Training:Business Administrator level 3 apprenticeship standard
Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English if exemptions are not heldTraining Outcome:The role is intended to develop over time and ongoing training will be provided.Employer Description:KAEFER Ltd is a multi discipline contractor operating across the UK and Ireland.
The role is based in Jarrow.Working Hours :08.00am to 4.00pm Monday to FridaySkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills....Read more...
