Optical Assistant: Glazing & Frame Repair Training

Zest Business Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Zest Optical in Horsmonden, Kent, is recruiting an Optical Assistant to train in lens glazing and specialist spectacle frame repairs in a hands-on workshop. The role offers practical training, moving from retail to a dedicated workshop environment with mentoring from an experienced spectacle technician.

The team repairs eyewear for customers and optical practices across the UK. You'll learn glazing and reglazing using dedicated equipment, check powers and prescriptions, and support various

Qualifications

• At least two years of recent Optical Assistant experience.
• Good understanding of prescription lenses, frames and dispensing.
• Interest in practical work and developing technical skills.
• Careful, detail‑oriented with good customer handling.

Responsibilities

• Glaze and reglaze prescription lenses using Essilor equipment.
• Check lens powers, prescriptions and finished spectacles for accuracy.
• Assess damaged frames and carry out specialist spectacle repairs.
• Achieve repairs that are secure and neat.
• Process online orders and respond to customer enquiries, mainly by email.
• Support occasional customer appointments and other workshop tasks.

Skills

Optical experience

Prescriptions understanding

Customer communication

Tools

Essilor equipment

Job description

Zest Optical in Horsmonden, Kent, is recruiting an Optical Assistant to train in lens glazing and specialist spectacle frame repairs in a hands-on workshop. The role offers practical training, moving from retail to a dedicated workshop environment with mentoring from an experienced spectacle technician.

The team repairs eyewear for customers and optical practices across the UK. You'll learn glazing and reglazing using dedicated equipment, check powers and prescriptions, and support various