Home Visits (Domiciliary) Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,852 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme based on sales

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Greater London is seeking a Domiciliary Optical Assistant to deliver glasses to patients directly in their homes and care homes. The ideal candidate should have customer-facing experience and preferably an optical background. Flexibility in work hours and possessing a valid UK driving license is essential. This role offers a salary range of £26,852 to £28,000, plus a car allowance and bonus based on sales.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.
• Experience in an optical environment.
• Basic knowledge of optical dispensing.
• Confidence using new systems, tablets or laptops.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinics and deliver glasses to patients in their homes and in some care home settings.
• Work independently, taking initiative and providing a professional service.
• Engage customers with a kind and friendly demeanour.

Skills

Customer service experience

Optical experience

Knowledge of optical dispensing

Ability to use tablets/laptops

Job description

Vacancy: Home Visits (Domiciliary) Optical Assistant

Monday to Friday: 9 am – 6 pm (flexibility required)

Salary scale: £26,852 – £28,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Benefits: Car allowance of £3,000 per annum. Bonus scheme based on sales made, on top of basic salary.

We cover the following postcodes: NW2, NW4, NW7, NW9, HA0, HA3, HA7, HA8, HA9. Candidates should be based in one of these areas.

You must be a confident driver, hold a full clean UK driving licence, have access to your own vehicle and be a real people person. Preferably you have an optical, care or healthcare background. You must be physically able to carry and set up our equipment in each clinic multiple times per day.

We are seeking a highly motivated, friendly and reliable Domiciliary Optical Assistant to support our customers and clinical team. The ideal candidate will have previous optical experience and be able to dispense at all levels, measure and fit (although not essential). We need someone with the right attitude, personality and drive to work hard.

On a daily basis you will:

• Carry out clinics and deliver glasses to patients in their homes and in some care home settings.
• Work independently, taking initiative and providing a professional service.
• Engage customers with a kind and friendly demeanour.

Required qualifications and skills:

• Previous experience in a fast‑paced customer‑facing environment.
• Experience in an optical environment.
• Basic knowledge of optical dispensing.
• Confidence using new systems, tablets or laptops.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Additional desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition.