Optical Assistant

Zest Business Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-based independent opticians in Sheffield is seeking a full-time Optical Assistant to enhance their dedicated team. This role offers a spacious and modern practice environment where you will engage with patients of all ages, manage appointments, and provide exceptional customer service. With a small team of 3-4 people, you will enjoy a collaborative atmosphere and the potential for career growth into management. This opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about eyewear and committed to delivering high-quality care. Don't miss your chance to join a thriving practice that values its staff and patients alike.

Benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within Opticians is required.
• Must maintain a high level of customer care and be calm when interacting with patients.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet patients, book appointments, and handle optical admin tasks.
• Perform pre-screening, measurements, adjustments, and assist in frame selection.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Calmness and Confidence

Interest in Eyewear Brands

Ability to Learn

Job description

A community based independent Opticians based in Sheffield (in-between Sheffield City Centre and Rotherham) are looking for a full time Optical Assistant to join the team.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Spacious and modern practice
• Community based
• Patients of all ages
• Small team of 3-4 people
• Single testing
• Meeting and greeting patients
• Booking appointments
• Optical admin
• Pre-screening
• Measurements and adjustments
• Frame selection
• Potential to move into management
• Working 5 days a week including most Saturdays
• Salary between £22,000 to £30,000 DOE
• Free parking

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Recent experience working within Opticians
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients
• Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
• Interest in eyewear brands
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to learn and want to develop

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible.