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specsavers.co.ukDo Specsavers pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay at Specsavers.
Last updated 27 March 2024
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What people are saying about sick pay at Specsavers
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Best thing
Helping people correct their vision
Worst thing
No sick pay (even for covid)
No bereavement pay
No progression or help
No pay rise for extra responsibilities or help to progress in career
Management rarely in so be expected to lock up store when you're not paid extra for doing so
Stores are franchised so difficult to report when having issues with managementSpecsavers Optical assistant, August 2023
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Best thing
My other colleagues I work with.
Worst thing
Where do I start?
1. The pay is terrible. Other companies are paying far more for the exact same job role.
2. It is a toxic place to work. I have witnessed many unprofessional activities which are often swept under the rug. There is no voice for staff to raise concerns higher up and as such many put their head down and keep quiet in fear that they might face consequences for speaking out.
3. Poor management. As their stores are franchised, they leave the responsibilities to the directors (franchise owners) of the store. These directors only have to have 6 months of 'pathway' training which is usually learned alongside their existing job, many of which have never had any management experience prior and then suddenly they are given a store to own. Many go into directorship expecting to make lots of money and sadly many have no aspirations at all for leading a team. This lack of leadership means that the workplace is often unorganized and chaotic. When the regional managers do bother to come in, they are not checking that the stores are functioning well, they are simply concerned with the figures and sales.
3. High staff turnover. Staff often feel stressed and undervalued. Many stores find it difficult to retain or recruit people with experience. I have seen too often talented members leave because they know they can get better working at other companies.
4. No sick pay.
5. No transparency in pay. We have been told by managers at our store that we must not discuss are pay with others. Obviously in private many of us have. It showcased that many of us were not on equal pay and a few were selected for better pay not on merit, but on favoritism.
6. Quantity not quality. This is a company that makes its money by over ramming its clinics and keep wages low.
Specsavers Optical assistant, August 2023
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Best thing
The team members are nice.
Worst thing
The pay is low for what is skilled work. Minimum wage for specialist knowledge relating to the manufacture and dispensing of glasses and contact lenses. No health insurance, no sick pay, franchised company structure means that there are fewer safeguards or rigorously enforced expectations placed on the store owners to ensure safety and well-being.
Specsavers Optical assistant, July 2023
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Best thing
Franchise based ownership so under the management of in-store directors rather than a out of touch head office. Good morals.
Worst thing
No paid sick time
Specsavers Optical assistant, July 2023
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Best thing
Discounts, set shifts and good team
Worst thing
Unstaffed, no sick pay, can never swap a shift, holidays are easy to ask for but hard to get sometimes, stressful environment due to how busy the shop can be
Specsavers Optical assistant, July 2022