Optical Assistant

Inspired Selections Group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent optical practice in Burnley as an Optical Assistant. This role offers valuable opportunities for growth, focusing on service quality and customer care. With a competitive salary, bonuses, and a supportive environment, it's perfect for someone eager to develop their career while valuing people over sales targets.

Benefits

Annual bonus (£2,000 – £3,000)

Supportive team and growth opportunities

Free parking nearby

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in optics required.
• Ideally 2+ years in optics.
• Strong dispensing skills and a great personality matter most.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and ensure a positive patient journey.
• Utilize solid dispensing skills to cater to patient needs.
• Collaborate effectively with a friendly team.

Skills

Dispensing skills

Customer service

Team player

Styling

Education

Experience in optics (minimum 12 months)

Job description

Optical Assistant – Independent Practice – Burnley

YOU MUST HAVE A MIN. OF 12 MONTH EXPERIENCE IS OPTICS OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED

Salary: £27,000 – £28,000 basic + annual bonus (£2,000 – £3,000)
Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday
Start Date: ASAP (but flexible for the right candidate)
Experience: Ideally 2+ years in optics, but strong dispensing skills and a great personality matter most

An exciting opportunity has opened at a well-established independent optical practice in Burnley, known for its friendly team, professional standards, and genuine focus on customer care over sales targets.

With a successful store, two modern test rooms, and a team that includes 3-4 Dispensing Opticians and 3 Optometrists, this is a fast-paced yet supportive environment where you can make a real impact.

What We’re Looking For:

• A confident Optical Assistant with solid dispensing skills to all levels
• A team player who can hit the ground running and thrive in a busy practice
• Passion for styling, customer service, and creating a positive patient journey
• Someone who values people over numbers – we’re not target-driven

What You’ll Get:

• A busy high street practice with a loyal patient base
• Supportive team and opportunities to grow – whether that’s into a DO course or management
• Freedom to focus on service, not just selling
• Free parking just 10 minutes away
• Salary of £27,000 – £28,000 with an annual bonus on top
• Potential to progress, shape your role, and contribute to our social media presence if that’s your interest

This is a genuine opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a respected, growing business where your input counts. If you’re ready to step into a role where your experience is valued and your development is supported, we’d love to hear from you.

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Contact Mark Applebee at Inspired Recruitment Group on 0121 778 6999

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www.inspiredselections.co.uk

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