Experienced Optical Assistant - Monday to Friday - South East London Areas

TN United Kingdom; East London; On-site; GBP 24 000 - 30 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Optical Assistant to support patients in South East London areas. This rewarding role involves visiting patients in their homes and care facilities, ensuring they receive the best optical care. With a focus on empathy and patient support, you will assist in fittings and aftercare, working closely with an optometrist. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and a fully expensed company car while maintaining a work-life balance with weekends off. Join a company that values its staff with excellent support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Very competitive salary plus bonus

Every weekend off

Bespoke training programme

Fully expensed company car

Discounted eyewear and hearing products

Three 'treat' days for attendance

Contributory pension scheme

Childcare vouchers

Long service awards

Private Health Care

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in Care Homes and their own homes for fittings and aftercare.
• Assist the optometrist with dispensing when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Driving Skills

Patient Care

Job description

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Experienced Optical Assistant - Monday to Friday - South East London Areas, East London

Client: Network Open

Location:

East London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

26

Posted:

21.03.2025

Expiry Date:

05.05.2025

Job Description:

Optical Assistant - Monday to Friday South East London Areas

My Client, one of the leading Optical Domiciliary Companies, is looking to recruit a full-time experienced Optical Assistant for South East London areas. This is a Monday to Friday role (no weekends required). You will be visiting patients in Care Homes and patients' own homes, carrying out fittings and aftercare, and on some days you will be assisting the optometrist with dispensing. 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 of 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 OTE £2k
• 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; V.

Network Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunities Employer.