Optical Assistant | Funded Dispensing Optician Path

Zest Business Group; Romsey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded Dispensing Optician course

Bonus up to £6,000 annually

Job summary

Zest Optical in Romsey, Hampshire is seeking a dedicated Optical Assistant to join their boutique independent practice. You will provide friendly patient service, assist with eyewear selection and support dispensing, with training opportunities including a funded Dispensing Optician course.

Full time, five days per week including Saturdays, 9am-5pm, with a clear pathway to further professional development and the DO course for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an Optical Assistant.
• Enthusiastic about eyewear, fashion and helping people feel confident in their glasses.
• Friendly, positive and committed to excellent customer service.
• Keen to learn, develop and contribute ideas.

Responsibilities

• Join a modern, spacious independent practice with a welcoming atmosphere.
• Provide a friendly, attentive service throughout the patient journey.
• Help patients select eyewear that suits their prescription, face shape, personal style and lifestyle.
• Work with handpicked independent frame collections from around the world.
• Support dispensing, spectacle collections, adjustments and aftercare, according to your experience.
• Develop your frame and lens knowledge through ongoing training.
• Contribute to frame selection and share ideas for the practice.
• Take an active role in the day-to-day running of a small, collaborative team.
• Opportunity to progress onto a funded Dispensing Optician course.

Skills

Previous Optical Assistant experience

Eyewear enthusiasm

Excellent customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Keen to learn

Education

Interest in Dispensing Optician course

Job description

Zest Optical in Romsey, Hampshire is seeking a dedicated Optical Assistant to join their boutique independent practice. You will provide friendly patient service, assist with eyewear selection and support dispensing, with training opportunities including a funded Dispensing Optician course.

Full time, five days per week including Saturdays, 9am-5pm, with a clear pathway to further professional development and the DO course for suitable candidates.