Optical Assistant
Zest Business Group Careers · Brigg, England ·
Experienced Optical Assistant - Brigg, North Lincolnshire £26,000 to £29,000 DOE | Full or Part Time | Independent Opticians | Progression Opportunities Zest Optical are working with a well-established, family-run independent opticians to recruit an experienced Optical Assistant.
Predominantly based at their Brigg practice, you will join a friendly team that provides high-quality NHS and private eye care to a loyal local patient base. The business is undergoing an exciting period of investment and development, including practice refurbishments and plans for continued growth.
This would be an excellent opportunity for a confident Optical Assistant who enjoys delivering a personal service and would like to take on greater responsibility over time. Optical Assistant - Role Providing a warm and professional service to patients Dispensing a wide range of frames and lenses Offering confident frame styling and lens advice Completing collections, adjustments and minor repairs Supporting patients throughout their journey, from arrival through to aftercare Building strong relationships with a loyal and varied patient base Helping with ordering, stock management and general practice administration Working closely with the Optometrists and wider practice team Supporting both the Brigg and Ashby practices, with the majority of time initially spent in Brigg Taking on additional responsibilities as the role and business develop Optical Assistant - Requirements Previous experience working within an optical practice is essential Confident dispensing skills and good optical knowledge Excellent customer service and communication skills Friendly, approachable and comfortable building rapport with patients Reliable, proactive and able to work independently An interest in progressing and taking on greater responsibility Must be comfortable working every Saturday Optical Assistant - Salary and Benefits Salary between £26,000 and £29,000 depending on experience Full-time or part-time options considered - to include a Sat Working hours typically 8:30am to 4:30pm No late evenings 28 days' holiday including bank holidays for full-time employees Pra...