Optical Assistant

Come join a high-end, clinical independent optician devoted to patient focus, customer service and care.

Opening Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays - 9:00-6:00
Thursdays - 9:00-7:00
Fridays - 8:30 - 5:30
Saturdays - 9:00-3:00
Closed Sundays and all Bank Holidays

Salary:
24k basic, bonus (approx £200-£600 per quarter), free parking, discounts

The candidate will ideally have 2 years+ experience within an opticians and will ideally have previous independent experience

Responsibilities of the Optical Assistant

You will be responsible for dealing with each and every patient to the best of your ability
Dispensing a wide range of frames/ lenses, frame selection and adjustments
You will be working between two practices approximately 15-minutes apart from each other
You will also be required to do pre-screening, contact lens teaches as well as admin/ reception responsibilities
This opticians is in the process of buying a new practice and need someone to help grow this and their other optical business

Requirements of the Optical Assistant

It is essential that you have previous experience within optics and ideally have worked within a high end, clinical independent environment and have great people skills
Be able to provide excellent service to each and every patient
Be driven and want to develop within your role
Be able to work individually and as part of a team

Compensation for the Optical Assistant

My client can guarantee a competitive package including a bonus scheme and a great working environment with a friendly and experienced team.
To be in the running for this opportunity your communication skills will be second to none and you will be very commercially aware as well as keen to uphold the highest standards of customer care.

For the right candidate my client is offering some of the following benefits:

• Salary - £24,000
• Sales based bonus - £200 to £600 per quarter
• Experienced support staff - already trained and experienced
• 28 days' holiday
• Free parking
• Company discounts

What happens next?

Once you have applied, one of the experienced team at Inspired Selections will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail.
They will also go over your previous experience from your CV and your current situation to make sure you have the relevant experience and match what the client is looking for.
Once this has been discussed leave it to us and we will arrange the meeting for you.