Optical Assistant — Flexible Hours & Training Path

ASDA Opticians; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 15%

Discounts on Asda services

Flexible pay

Company pension

Wellbeing services

Inclusion networks

Parental leave

Recognition program

Discounts on activities

Job summary

ASDA Opticians in Watford is seeking an enthusiastic Optical Assistant to support eye examinations, pre-screening and fitting spectacles. You’ll work across flexible shifts, helping customers with eyewear and eye health, while learning dispensing and contact lens skills.

Asda offers comprehensive training, progression opportunities, and a friendly team environment with benefits such as colleague discounts and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• You'll be naturally friendly, highly organised and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results.
• You have good computer skills, attention to detail and you communicate well with customers.
• You also love problem solving and are confident working with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for their eye examination and explain what each stage involves.
• Complete pre-screening examinations and book appointments for customers.
• Dispense spectacles and contact lenses; deal with repairs and adjustments.
• Ensure stock has been received by the supplier; support store operations.

Job description

ASDA Opticians in Watford is seeking an enthusiastic Optical Assistant to support eye examinations, pre-screening and fitting spectacles. You’ll work across flexible shifts, helping customers with eyewear and eye health, while learning dispensing and contact lens skills.

Asda offers comprehensive training, progression opportunities, and a friendly team environment with benefits such as colleague discounts and a pension plan.