Optical Assistant

Zest Optical; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Some weekends off

Modern, well-equipped practice

Job summary

Zest Optical Norton, Sheffield is seeking an Optical Assistant to join a large, friendly team in a modern, well-equipped practice. You will support patients, dispense spectacles, assist with frame and lens selection, and help with pre-screening and clinics, within a collaborative environment of 10–12 colleagues.

Flexible working patterns with weekends off are available and the salary goes up to £27,000. Join a forward-thinking optical group committed to patient care and continued development

Qualifications

• Experience in an optical setting.
• Calm, confident communication with patients.
• Willingness to learn and progress in optics.

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients throughout their journey in practice.
• Dispensing spectacles and assisting with frame and lens selection.
• Pre-screening and supporting clinics.
• Adjustments, repairs, and collections.
• Working within a team of 10–12 colleagues.
• Supporting senior team members with day-to-day running.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of customer care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Optical experience

Job description

Optical Assistant

Location: Norton, Sheffield
Salary: Up to £27,000
Hours: Full time
Working pattern: Flexible working arrangements available, with some weekends off

About the Opportunity

We’re recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded optical practice in Norton, Sheffield, for an Optical Assistant to join their friendly, progressive team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking optical group known for delivering exceptional levels of patient care while also offering genuine long-term development and progression for its team.

The practice itself is modern, spacious, and well‑equipped, creating a calm and professional environment for both patients and staff.

The Role

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll be involved across all areas of the practice, working as part of a large, collaborative team and contributing to the smooth day‑to‑day running of the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting patients throughout their journey in practice
• Dispensing spectacles and assisting with frame and lens selection
• Pre‑screening and supporting clinics
• Adjustments, repairs, and collections
• Working collaboratively within a team of 10–12 colleagues
• Supporting senior team members with the day‑to‑day running of the practice
• Maintaining consistently high standards of customer care

About You

This role would suit someone who:

• Has previous experience working within an optical setting
• Is calm, confident, and comfortable communicating with patients
• Takes pride in delivering a high level of service
• Is eager to learn, develop, and progress within optics
• Enjoys working as part of a large, supportive team
• Is open to flexible working patterns

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £27,000
• Flexible working arrangements, with some weekends off
• A modern, advanced practice with the latest equipment and technology
• A supportive, experienced leadership team
• Strong opportunities for personal, clinical, and commercial development
• A rewarding package with additional benefits and incentives