Specsavers Careers and Employment
About us
The Specsavers culture is one that is both high performing and rewarding. We believe that our team members are our greatest asset, and therefore will always support you, helping you to develop and rewarding you for your efforts and achievements.
Our people-first mentality has earned us recognition as the Australian Retail Association Employer of – more... the Year in 2013 and 2015.
Specsavers is the world’s largest optical retailer, with more than 1,800 stores operating in 10 countries.
In 2008, we opened stores in Australia and New Zealand and quickly became market leaders within this territory.
Each store is part-owned and managed by its directors and supported by centralised teams of specialists in areas such as Marketing, Finance, HR and Supply Chain based in Melbourne. – less
Our people-first mentality has earned us recognition as the Australian Retail Association Employer of – more... the Year in 2013 and 2015.
Specsavers is the world’s largest optical retailer, with more than 1,800 stores operating in 10 countries.
In 2008, we opened stores in Australia and New Zealand and quickly became market leaders within this territory.
Each store is part-owned and managed by its directors and supported by centralised teams of specialists in areas such as Marketing, Finance, HR and Supply Chain based in Melbourne. – less
Headquarters
FAREHAM, GK
Employees
1,001 to 5,000
Industry
Revenue
500m to 1bn (EUR)
really enjoyable place to work
All the staff get on really well, and are welcoming to new staff and customers alike. The store that I am based in is a smaller size which made things more personal, everyone greets customers like they know them and service given is always to the best they can give. Also the team are really close which the customers often comment on which is nice to - more...
Pros
career opportunity, good team moral
Cons
late nights and weekend work, low pay
What are people saying about the leadership at Specsavers?
70%
of employees approve of Remko Berkel’s performance as CEO
CEO Approval is based on 479 ratings
Alot of learning for a minimum wage job
Most staff were nice but the ones who weren't outweighed them!! A lot of bullying & favoritism among staff and also management, i enjoyed the work itself & dealing with the public was nice, most days!! Hifh emphasis on upselling, whether the customer needed r not, unless your sales were high management not happy. High staff turn over at the moment, - more...
Pros
No late nights
Cons
Bullying, low pay