Optical Assistant

Inspired Selections; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

28 days holiday

Job summary

Inspired Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Optical Assistant in Leicester for a full-time position offering a starting salary of £26,500. You will dispense across all levels, support the clinical team, and engage with patients to ensure a smooth journey.

Ideal candidates will have at least 12 months in optics, be reliable, and enjoy working in a relaxed but accountable environment with opportunities for progression and further dispensing qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in optics.
• Confident dispensing at all levels.
• Reliable, hard-working, and a strong team player.
• Relaxed but accountable environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing a wide range of frames and lenses.
• Providing excellent customer service throughout the patient journey.
• Supporting the clinical team and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Building strong relationships with patients and contributing to a community-focused environment.

Skills

Optics experience

Dispensing at all levels

Team player

Reliability

Customer service

Job description

At Inspired Recruitment Group, we understand that considering a new opportunity can feel like a big step. That's why every conversation we have is handled with care, complete confidentiality, and no pressure at all. If you're an experienced Optical Assistant ready for a fresh start within a supportive and well-established practice, we're here to help you explore that move in your own time.

Optical Assistant - Leicester
Full-Time - £26,500

YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST 12 MONTHS EXPERIENCE IN OPTICS OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED

We're working alongside a well-established independent optical practice in Leicester that's looking to welcome an experienced Optical Assistant into their friendly, close-knit team. This is a genuinely relaxed and supportive environment where you're trusted to get on with your role, without unnecessary pressure—while still being part of a team that values hard work and accountability.

The Role

This is a hands-on Optical Assistant position, giving you exposure to the full patient journey. You'll need to be confident in dispensing across all levels and comfortable working in a busy yet supportive setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Dispensing a wide range of frames and lenses
• Providing excellent customer service throughout the entire patient journey
• Supporting the clinical team and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Building strong relationships with patients and contributing to a community-focused environment

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 1 years' experience within optics
• Confident dispensing at all levels
• Reliable, hard-working, and a strong team player
• Comfortable in a relaxed but accountable environment

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £26,000 + bonus
• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays

Career Development

• Clear progression pathway into management
• Full support towards Dispensing Optician qualification
• A business that genuinely supports long-term growth and internal progression

Why Join?

• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
• No micromanagement—just trust and responsibility
• A practice that values both its people and performance