Optical Assistant - Monday to Friday, Croydon, Greater London

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Optical Assistant in Croydon. This role involves supporting optometrists by visiting patients in care homes and their residences, providing fittings and aftercare. With a Monday to Friday schedule and no weekends, this position is ideal for those who value work-life balance. The company offers a competitive salary, a fully expensed company car, and a range of benefits including bespoke training, private health care, and a contributory pension scheme. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Fully expensed company car

Discounted eyewear and hearing products

Contributory pension scheme

Childcare vouchers

Long service awards

Private Health Care

Life Assurance

Bespoke training programme

Three 'treat' days for attendance

Very competitive salary plus bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as an Optical Assistant is essential.
• Must have held a full driving license for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Support the optometrist and carry out fittings and aftercare.
• Visit patients in care homes and their own homes.

Skills

Empathy

Driving Skills

Patient Care

Job description

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Optical Assistant - Monday to Friday, Croydon, Greater London

Client: Network Open

Location: Croydon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

34

Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

My Client, one of the leading Optical Domiciliary Companies, is looking to recruit a full-time experienced Optical Assistant for Croydon and surrounding areas. This is a Monday to Friday role (no weekends required). You will be supporting the optometrist and carrying out a full dispense visiting patients in Care Homes and patients' own homes. Some days you will be required to work on your own to carry out fittings and aftercare. It is vital you have a sympathetic approach and empathy as most patients are elderly and some may be unwell. You will be expected to cover a radius up to 50 miles from your home postcode. NB. You must be a confident driver and have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years.

In return you will receive the following:

• Very competitive salary plus bonus; £24, basic salary plus bonus
• Every weekend off!
• Bespoke training programme and systems
• Fully expensed company car
• Discounted eyewear and hearing products
• Three 'treat' days granted for % attendance
• Contributory pension scheme, on successful completion of probationary period
• Childcare vouchers
• Long service awards

Full support. The company prides itself on offering excellent support to all their professional staff in all areas. They also offer Private Health Care and Life Assurance.

For more information please call Nicki quoting reference number.

Network Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunities Employer.