Salary: Around £25,500 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full time , half day Saturday , closed on a Sunday
Location: Wigan
We're working with a lovely, family-run independent opticians in the Wigan area, based in a welcoming village location where personal service, quality eyewear, and building lasting relationships with patients are at the heart of everything they do.
This isn't your typical high-street optical role. The practice offers a more personalised approach, with a focus on premium lenses, quality products and exceptional patient care.
Important Requirement
You must have a minimum of 5 years' experience working within optics. Applications without this will not be considered.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £25,500 per annum
- Bonus opportunities linked to practice turnover and specialist services, including dry eye treatments
- 28 days' holiday
- Free glasses
- Free parking just a 30-second walk from the practice
- A friendly, supportive, family-run working environment
- The opportunity to work with higher-end lenses and quality eyewear
- A varied role where your experience and ideas will be genuinely valued
The Role
- Confidently dispensing a wide range of frames and lenses, including premium lens options
- Providing expert advice and a personalised experience to every patient
- Building genuine relationships with patients and encouraging repeat visits
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
- Helping promote specialist services, including the dry eye clinic
- Contributing towards practice performance and team targets
- Getting involved in different areas of the business and being happy to wear several hats
- Potentially supporting another nearby practice when required
- Assisting with social media and practice promotion if this is something you enjoy
What we are looking for
- At least 5 years' experience working as an Optical Assistant
- Previous independent practice experience, ideally
- Strong dispensing skills and confidence handling a high volume of dispensing
- A good understanding of premium lenses and quality eyewear
- A warm, friendly personality and a naturally welcoming approach
- A genuine commitment to outstanding patient care
- The ability to multitask, take initiative, and support the wider team
- Previous supervisory or managerial experience would be a real advantage
- An interest in social media would be a bonus
- A driving licence and willingness to occasionally support another practice
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Optical Assistant in Wigan employer: Inspired Selections
Inspired Selections is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the picturesque South Wales Valleys. With a strong emphasis on training and development, employees can expect to grow their skills in optical dispensing while enjoying competitive salaries and flexible working hours. The supportive team environment ensures that every Optical Assistant feels valued and empowered to provide exceptional customer care.
