Optical Assistant

PobleteTamargo LLP; New Addington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local optical practice in New Addington is searching for an Optical Assistant to enhance their customer service team. This role involves greeting customers, performing eye health checks, dispensing glasses, and supporting the optometrist. The ideal candidate will have prior optical experience. The company offers a friendly working environment, a bonus scheme, opportunities for career progression, and necessary training. This position ensures an engaging and fulfilling work life.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Support and training

Uniform

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience required.
• Strong customer service skills needed.
• Experience with dispensing glasses and fitting spectacles.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting customers.
• Performing pre-screening eye health checks.
• Dispensing glasses and fitting spectacles.
• Conducting contact lens teaches.
• Handling administrative duties.

Skills

Customer service

Optical dispensing

Eye health checks

Teamwork

Job description

OPTICAL ASSISTANT – NEW ADDINGTON

Looking for a new adventure or a bit of a change of scenery? This could be the test for you, with a great working environment and friendly atmosphere – you will never have a dull day at work again.

The Role

• Meeting and greeting customers, offering excellent customer service
• Performing pre‑screening eye health checks
• Ensuring a smooth and friendly handover to the optometrist
• Dispensing glasses
• Fitting and repairing spectacles
• Contact lens teaches
• Administration duties

This store doesn't just offer a positive, friendly working environment and a competitive salary but also has the following:

• Bonus scheme
• Progression – the current director wants people who want to progress and stay with the business to excel themselves
• Support and additional training (if required)
• Perks
• Uniform

To apply for this role, you will need previous optical experience.

For further information, or to express your interest, please click apply or contact Lunaria Recruitment.