At a Glance
- Tasks: Welcome customers, conduct visual tests, and dispense prescriptions with style.
- Company: Join a supportive optical team in Kenilworth with great transport links.
- Benefits: Monthly bonuses, extra day off for your birthday, and retail perks.
- Other info: Professional training and development opportunities available.
- Why this job: Grow your skills in a dynamic environment while helping customers see better.
- Qualifications: Experience in an optical setting and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
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 01926 290 290 to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.
Optical Assistant employer: Addington Ball Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic team where your expertise in personal tax will be valued and your relationships with clients will flourish. Our supportive work culture prioritises mentorship and professional growth, offering you the chance to lead and influence while enjoying a collaborative environment. Located in a vibrant area, we provide unique opportunities for networking and career advancement, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Addington Ball Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
