Optical Assistant

Inspired Selections; Wirral; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Pension contribution

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Employee discounts, wellbeing support

Ongoing training and careerentwicklung

Job summary

Inspired Selections in Wirral is seeking an experienced Optical Assistant to join a busy high-street practice. You will be involved across the patient journey, including pre-screening, frame selection, dispensing and aftercare.

Starting salary is £26,925 with DOE; full-time role, 40 hours per week, Saturdays or Sundays. Must have at least 12 months' optics experience and be confident dispensing and pre-screening; join a friendly team with ongoing training and career development.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 12 months' optical experience.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and providing advice on lenses and products
• Pre-screening customers ahead of their eye examination
• Helping customers choose suitable frames
• Adjustments, collections and aftercare
• Working confidently in a busy, customer-focused optical environment

Skills

Dispensing

Pre-screening

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Salary: Starting salary of £26,925 ( DOE)

Hours: Full time | 40 hours per week | Saturday or Sunday required

Location: Wirral

Experience: Must be able to dispense to all levels

We're working with a well-established high-street practice in Wirral that's looking for an experienced Optical Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.

You'll be involved across the patient journey, including pre-screening, frame selection, dispensing and aftercare, so this would suit someone who enjoys variety and being hands-on within the practice.

There's a strong team around you, ongoing training and plenty of opportunity to develop, making this a great option if you're looking for somewhere you can feel settled while still progressing your optical career.

Important Requirement:

You must have a minimum of 12 months' experience working within optics. Applications without this will not be considered.

What's on Offer:

• Starting salary of £26,925
• Extra paid day off for your birthday
• Pension contribution
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Employee discounts, wellbeing support and benefits
• Ongoing training and career development

What You'll Be Doing:

• Dispensing and providing advice on lenses and products
• Pre-screening customers ahead of their eye examination
• Helping customers choose suitable frames
• Adjustments, collections and aftercare
• Working confidently in a busy, customer-focused optical environment
• Building rapport and delivering a friendly, personal service

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 12 months' optical experience
• Confident with both dispensing and pre-screening
• A great communicator and natural team player
• Someone who truly values great customer service
• A professional with ambition to progress within optics