Optical Assistant

Can't see a clear path forward in your current optical role? It might be time to look at things through a different lens.

Perhaps you've already gained some experience in an optical environment, but the training, support or opportunity to progress just hasn't been there. If you enjoy helping customers and want to build on what you already know, this opportunity could give you that next step.

As an Optical Assistant, you'll welcome customers and conduct basic visual testing, explaining results, offering advice and guidance. You will then support helping customers understand their prescription, dispensing frames and lenses, offering reassurance throughout.

You'll be surrounded by experienced Opticians and Technicians who can help you strengthen your knowledge and grow your confidence, with plenty of professional training and development on offer.

Role Overview

Explore customer needs thoroughly, analysing prescriptions and handling any queries
Carry out diagnostic testing with customers, explaining outcomes
Dispense prescriptions, offering advice on lenses, frames and styling choices
Book and change customer appointments, along with general day-to-day admin
The Ideal Candidate

Any level of previous working experience within an optical environment or opticians, understand visual perception and basic visual defects
A high level of interpersonal skills with the ability to build working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
What's on Offer

Monthly bonus
Based in Kenilworth, with excellent transport links and onsite car parking
Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you
Full time hours (40 hours) available - includes weekend working
Auto-enrol into the pension scheme
Investment towards training and development opportunities
Retail perks with everyday discounts and savings
Employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
Eyecare and hear care discounts for you and your family
Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
Register your interest by applying today or call Luke on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

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