Optical Assistant

Inspired Selections Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new practice

Free parking

Employer pension contribution

Eyecare discounts for you and family

Birthday day off

Job summary

Inspired Selections Group is hiring an experienced Optical Assistant for a brand-new practice in the Blackburn area. You will dispense lenses, pre-screen customers, help with frame selection and provide aftercare in a modern, customer-focused environment.

The role requires at least 12 months' optics experience, offers a 40-hour week, weekend shifts (one day), free parking, pension contributions, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience in optics.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work in a busy optical environment.
• Willing to work every weekend (one day off weekend).

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and advising on lenses and products.
• Pre-screening customers before eye examinations.
• Help customers choose frames.
• Carry out adjustments, collections and aftercare.
• Deliver a friendly, personal service in a busy environment.

Skills

Customer service

Optical terminology

Team player

Education

12 months optics experience

Job description

Salary: Up to £26,500 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full time | 40 hours per week
Days: 5 days a week - every weekend (either Saturday or Sunday, not both)

Location: Blackburn area

We're recruiting for an experienced Optical Assistant to join a brand-new practice within the Blackburn area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly established team from the beginning, working alongside experienced optical professionals in a modern practice offering both optical and hearing services.

Important Requirement:

You must have a minimum of 12 months' experience working within optics. Applications without this will not be considered.

What's on Offer:

• Salary plus generous monthly bonus - earning potential up to 35,000
• Brand-new practice and working environment
• Free parking
• Training and career development opportunities
• Employer pension contribution
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Additional paid day off for your birthday

What You'll Be Doing:

• Dispensing and providing advice on lenses and products
• Pre-screening customers ahead of their eye examination
• Helping customers choose suitable frames
• Adjustments, collections and aftercare
• Working confidently in a busy, customer-focused optical environment
• Building rapport and delivering a friendly, personal service

What We're Looking For:

• Has previous experience working within an optical practice
• Is confident dealing with patients and providing excellent customer service
• Enjoys working as part of a friendly and supportive team
• Is comfortable working within a busy, fast-paced environment
• Has a good understanding of optical terminology and the patient journey
• Is keen to continue learning and developing professionally
• Experience within audiology would also be useful, although it isn't essential.