Optical Assistant

Zest Business Group Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical firm in Milton Keynes is seeking an Optical Assistant / Customer Service Advisor. In this full-time role, you will handle inquiries, process orders, and build relationships with opticians, providing essential support in a premium setting. The ideal candidate should have experience in optics and customer service, with a strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Attractive benefits include a basic salary of £26,317, bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Basic Salary: £26,317

Monthly Bonus: Up to £240

20 days holiday rising to 25 with service

HealthShield cashback on health checks

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Group Life cover

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Optical Assistant, Optical Advisor, or similar role is essential.
• Basic practical knowledge of optics, lenses, and frames.
• Confident using customer/order management systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle enquiries from opticians regarding pricing and product availability.
• Build professional relationships with customers.
• Process orders accurately via phone, email, and online systems.
• Promote relevant products and upgrades to customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Knowledge of optics, lenses, and frames

Microsoft Office proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Optical Assistant / Optical Customer Service Advisor - Milton Keynes

Full Time | Basic Salary £26,317 + Monthly Bonus | Excellent Benefits

Zest Optical are working alongside a leading optical lens manufacturer to recruit an Optical Assistant / Customer Service Advisor at their Milton Keynes site.

This role is ideal for an experienced Optical Assistant who enjoys building relationships with patients and colleagues, but is now looking to move into a customer service role within optics. You'll be working with a premium brand known for supplying high-quality ophthalmic lenses to independent opticians across the UK.

Optical Customer Service Advisor - Key Responsibilities

• Handle incoming enquiries from opticians regarding pricing, product availability, and lead times
• Build professional relationships with customers, ensuring their needs are understood and met
• Receive and process orders accurately via phone, email, and online systems
• Make proactive calls to keep customers informed and promote relevant products and upgrades
• Recommend product promotions and special offers to customers over the phone
• Contribute to departmental targets, promotions, and incentives

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Optical Assistant, Optical Advisor, or in a similar optical role (essential)
• Basic practical knowledge of optics, lenses, and frames
• Previous customer service experience
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications and customer/order management systems
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to process orders accurately and efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Personable, professional, and proactive in approach

Key Benefits

• Basic Salary: £26,317
• Monthly Bonus: Up to £240
• Additional Christmas Bonus
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 with service
• Monday to Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (paid as overtime)
• Bi-weekly rota:
• Week 1: 08:30 - 17:00
• Week 2: 09:30 - 18:00
• HealthShield cashback on health checks (dental, optical, etc)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life cover
• Excellent training and career development opportunities

If you are an Optical Assistant looking for a new challenge away from the shop floor but still within the optical industry, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

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