Optical Assistant

Talentshed; Glossop; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Sunday shifts

Weekend flexibility

Staff discount

Five weeks holiday

Job summary

Talentshed in the Glossop area is seeking an Optical Assistant to join a close-knit practice with a warm team and no Sunday shifts. You will focus on dispensing, working with premium Zeiss lenses and designer frames, delivering tailored optical care to patients.

The role offers a four- or five-day week option, five weeks of holiday plus bank holidays, and a staff discount card, with a supportive, long-standing team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Optical Assistant.
• Dispensing focus with Zeiss lenses and premium frames.
• No Sunday shifts and weekend flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with eyewear needs and tailor-made optical care.
• Work closely with the dispensing team to ensure accurate lens orders and fitting.

Skills

Optical Assistant experience

Job description

Please be aware that we can only move forward with applicants who have previous experience as an Optical Assistant.

You’re scrolling through job listings and spot an Optical Assistant role in the Glossop area that offers a warm team environment, no Sunday shifts, and a role where customer care comes way before quick sales.

Interested? Let’s get straight to the key info.

Here’s everything you need to know about this Optical Assistant role in the Glossop area:

• £25,500 salary, complemented by a yearly performance bonus tied to overall business growth
• Join a close-knit, long-serving team in a charming market-town setting where staff stay for years because the working environment is so supportive and steady
• Enjoy a brilliant dispensing focus, working closely with premium Zeiss lenses, complex varifocals, and beautiful frames from brands like Mulberry and Armani
• Enjoy great work-life balance with the practice closed every Sunday, plus at least one in four Saturdays off so you can actually enjoy your weekends
• Options open for either a four-day or five-day working week
• Experience an independent-style practice ethos where you get the time to truly look after your patients and deliver tailor-made optical care
• Five weeks of holiday plus bank holidays, alongside a great staff discount card

Talk to us on 01872 309090