Optical Assistant

Gordon Thomas Opticians; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

No Sunday/bank holidays

Health cash plan

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Gordon Thomas Opticians in Enfield is seeking an Optical Assistant to join a small team delivering outstanding patient care. This is a full-time or 4-days-a-week position with Saturday work, offering expert advice on frames, lenses, and aftercare.

You’ll support patients with frame styling, lens choices, and adjustments, sharing knowledge on products from a wide frame range. Join a patient‑focused practice that values teamwork and your personal development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in optics.
• Dispensing Varifocal lenses desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with frame styling and lens choices, fittings, adjustments and aftercare.
• Provide product knowledge tailored to patient's vision and lifestyle needs.
• Support the day-to-day running of the practice and maintain displays and equipment.

Skills

Optics experience

Excellent patient service

Job description

Experienced Optical Assistant Vacancy – Gordon Thomas, Enfield

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Optical Assistant means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you're looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

You will also receive

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to a Health Cash Plan (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time or part-time (4 days a week) Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You’ll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day to day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.

Additional Information

• This role is ideal for someone with previous experience working in optics
• Experience dispensing Varifocal lenses is desirable
• Our frame selection includes Tom Ford, Prada, Rayban, Gucci, Maui Jim, Silhouette, Boss, Tree, Woodys,
• We have 3 consulting rooms
• We are a team of 7
• This role requires you to work Saturdays
• Our appointment times are 20-40 minutes

Salary - Max: GBP £27,000.00 Salary - Min: GBP £25,000.00