Optical Assistant

Insightful Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Insightful Recruitment is working with a busy optical practice in Sale to recruit a confident Optical Assistant. This role offers excellent earning potential, great customer service, and the chance to contribute to a high‑performing team.

You will welcome patients, support customers through their eyewear journey, assist with daily running, and take on key-holder responsibilities as part of a five‑day‑over‑seven rota.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an optical practice.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Confidence supporting and motivating colleagues.
• Commercial awareness and confidence working towards targets.
• The ability to remain calm and focused in a busy environment.
• A willingness to act as a key holder.
• Flexibility to work weekends as part of a five-day-over-seven rota.
• Ambition and an interest in progressing your optical career.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and provide a friendly, professional experience
• Support customers throughout their eyewear journey
• Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Help keep the team focused and organised during busy periods
• Support colleagues in understanding their responsibilities
• Work towards individual and practice targets
• Take on key-holder responsibilities
• Provide additional support when the Practice Manager is unavailable
• Contribute to the customer service and commercial performance of the practice

Job description

Optical Assistant

• Job Number: TBC
• Job Role: Optical Assistant
• Location: Sale
• Working Hours: Full-time, five days across seven
• Salary: £13.40 per hour
• Bonus: £3,000–£5,000 per year

Are you an experienced Optical Assistant looking for more responsibility, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to progress?

Insightful Recruitment is working with a busy, successful optical practice in Sale to recruit a confident Optical Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering great customer service, supporting colleagues and helping a busy practice run smoothly.

The Role

As an Optical Assistant, you will:

• Welcome patients and provide a friendly, professional experience
• Support customers throughout their eyewear journey
• Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Help keep the team focused and organised during busy periods
• Support colleagues in understanding their responsibilities
• Work towards individual and practice targets
• Take on key-holder responsibilities
• Provide additional support when the Practice Manager is unavailable
• Contribute to the customer service and commercial performance of the practice

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This is more than a standard Optical Assistant position. It would suit someone who is ready to step up, take greater responsibility and develop their leadership skills without immediately moving into a formal management role.

The practice is part of a successful and growing group, creating genuine opportunities for future career development as the business expands.

We’re Looking For

You will need:

• Previous experience working in an optical practice
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Confidence supporting and motivating colleagues
• A reliable, organised and responsible approach
• Commercial awareness and confidence working towards targets
• The ability to remain calm and focused in a busy environment
• A willingness to act as a key holder
• Flexibility to work weekends as part of a five-day-over-seven rota
• Ambition and an interest in progressing your optical career

Why Apply?

• £13.40 per hour
• Annual bonus of £3,000–£5,000
• Join a busy and successful optical practice
• Gain increased responsibility and leadership experience
• Genuine potential for future progression
• Full-time opportunity
• Supportive working environment