Optical Assistant

Inspired Selections Group; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Strong training & development

Career progression

Flexible weekends

Job summary

Inspired Selections Group in South Wales Valleys is seeking an Optical Assistant to join a high-street practice. You’ll be involved in all aspects of optical dispensing and customer care, working with a wide range of patients and products.

The role offers strong training, development and progression opportunities, with a friendly team and a rolling rota, and a salary up to £26,500 with a bonus.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience as Optical Assistant in the UK.
• Involvement in optical dispensing and customer care.
• Commitment to training and progression.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of optical dispensing and customer care.
• Work with a wide range of patients and products.
• Supportive team environment in a busy store.

Skills

Optical dispensing

Customer service

Teamwork

Career progression

Job description

Optical Assistant – South Wales Valleys

Salary up to £26,500 – Full time

YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST 12 MONTHS EXPERIENCE AS AN OPTICAL ASSISTANT IN THE UK OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED

We’re currently recruiting for an Optical Assistant to join a high-street practice in the South Wales Valleys.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optical Assistant who is looking for more than just their next job. The practice places a strong emphasis on training, development and progression, with genuine opportunities to develop your career.

The Role

The practice has a friendly, supportive culture and, despite being a busy store, you won’t be expected to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. You’ll have the support of a sizeable team around you.

You’ll be involved in all aspects of optical dispensing and customer care, working with a wide range of patients and products.

What We’re Looking For

We’re open to both experienced Optical Assistants who have the right attitude and potential.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is:

• Driven, ambitious and keen to progress
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
• Confident working as part of a busy team
• Keen to develop their optical knowledge and skills
• Interested in professional development and progression
• Reliable, professional and commercially aware

If you’re ambitious and want to build a long‑term career in optics, this could be a particularly good opportunity.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £26,500 + bonus
• Pension
• Strong training and development programme
• Potential progression into management and other senior roles
• Supportive team and positive working culture
• Rolling rota to provide flexibility around weekends
• Opportunity to work within a large, established practice