Optical Assistant

Zest Business Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two practice locations nearby

Job summary

Zest Optical is seeking a Part-Time Optical Assistant to join two independent Leicester practices. You will welcome patients, assist with choosing frames and lenses, and support the optometrists in daily clinic operations.

The role offers a friendly, community-focused team and two convenient locations four miles apart. Working Tuesday plus one additional midweek day, with the potential to pick up holiday cover.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Optical Assistant is essential.
• Confident dispensing spectacles and providing patient care.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and providing a first-class customer experience.
• Supporting the Optometrists and wider team with day-to-day running of the practices.
• Advising patients on suitable frames and lenses.
• Handling contact lens enquiries and orders.
• Assisting with remote edging and working with Essilor lenses.
• Maintaining presentation of designer and everyday eyewear.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Eye care knowledge

Job description

Part-Time Optical Assistant
Independent Opticians, Leicester (Leicestershire)
£12.71/hr | 2 Days Per Week | Tuesday + 1 Flexible Midweek Day | 9am-5.30pm

Zest Optical are working alongside a growing independent Opticians in Leicester to recruit a Part-Time Optical Assistant. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, community-focused team, working across two practices just four miles apart, both committed to providing personalised, high-quality eye care.

This role is for 2 days per week, with Tuesday being a fixed working day and one additional midweek day to be agreed. There will also be the opportunity to pick up additional holiday cover if desired.

Optical Assistant - Role Overview

• Working across two well-established independent practices in Leicester, just four miles apart
• Part-time, 2 days per week
• Tuesday plus one additional midweek day
• Additional holiday cover available
• Hours: 9.00am-5.30pm
• Welcoming patients and providing a first-class customer experience
• Supporting the Optometrists and wider team with the day-to-day running of the practices
• Advising patients on suitable frames and lenses
• Handling contact lens enquiries and orders
• Assisting with remote edging and working with Essilor lenses
• Helping maintain the presentation of a carefully selected range of designer and everyday eyewear
• Hourly rate - £12.71 - Chance to increase in the future

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Previous experience working as an Optical Assistant is essential
• Confident dispensing spectacles and providing excellent patient care
• Comfortable working across two practices
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Passion for community-focused care and building long-term patient relationships
• Professional, approachable and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Optical Assistant looking for a part-time role with set weekday hours, flexibility to pick up extra shifts if wanted, and the chance to work within a friendly independent business where patient care comes first.