Full time Optical Assistant - Monday to Friday, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Network Group Holdings; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent Optical Domiciliary Practice is seeking a dedicated Optical Assistant to join their dynamic team in Huddersfield. This role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of elderly patients by delivering essential optical services directly to their care homes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with a proactive attitude and at least one year of optical experience. Enjoy a competitive salary, a fully expensed company car, and a supportive work environment that values team relationships. Elevate your career and make a difference today!

Benefits

Fully expensed company car

28 days of holidays

Paid day off for birthday

Annual free eye test

Discounted glasses

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of optical experience required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the optometrist in clinic and conduct pretests for patients.
• Dispense and fit glasses with precision to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Optical Experience

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Proactive Attitude

Education

Experience in Care Home Setting

Driving License

Job description

Full time Optical Assistant - Monday to Friday, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

An independent Optical Domiciliary Practice is looking to recruit an experienced Optical Assistant to join their creative and dynamic domiciliary team in the West Yorkshire area. They believe their success is down to their strong intra team relationships underpinned by their respect for one another. The ideal candidate needs to be flexible to carry out work across the different aspects of the business and will give you them a unique opportunity to offer a much needed service to the elderly and those who are often forgotten.

The role

Job Description

1. Driving yourself and the Optometrist to Care Home venues in Greater Manchester and surrounding areas, conduct pretests for patients and support the optometrist in clinic.
2. Dispense glasses with the level of care you would expect for yourself.
3. Deliver and fit glasses with precision to change someone's quality of life.
4. Maintain accurate patient records for continuity of care.
5. Provide outstanding customer service so that they remember you.
6. Repair glasses with skill and care.

Ideal Candidate Profile

1. Previous experience in a care home setting is a plus but not necessary.
2. At least 1 year of optical experience required.
3. Strong organizational and time management skills.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills.
5. Enthusiastic and proactive attitude.
6. Full driving license; enjoy a fully expensed company car for business and personal use.
7. Availability from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

1. No weekend or evening work.
2. Very competitive salary and bonus structure.
3. Fully expensed company car for both business and personal use.
4. 28 days of holidays, including bank holidays.
5. An additional paid day off for your birthday.
6. Annual free eye test and discounted glasses for you.
7. Basic salary £25500 plus bonus OTE £32000 per annum.

Ready to elevate your career and make a difference? Apply now for this exciting opportunity. For more information, please contact Nicki on 07515609482 quoting reference number; V41104934.

Network Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunities Employer.