Optical Assistant Vacancy Independent Opticians Coventry
Salary £12.71 per hour (£26,400 per year, paid for 40 hours, working 37.5 hours) + Bonus
Please note: Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years' optical experience and the right to work in the UK. No visa sponsorship is available.
Optical Assistant Role - Coventry
- Working within modern, patient focused independent practices
- Strong emphasis on clinical excellence and personalised patient care
- Providing a comprehensive and tailored dispensing service
- Supporting patients with frame styling and lens options
- Assisting with pre-screening and day-to-day practice operations
- Working closely with Optometrists and the wider team
- Exposure to a wide range of high quality frames including Tom Ford, Gucci, and Oliver Peoples
- Premium lenses including Essilor
- Opportunity to progress onto the Dispensing Optician course in the future
- Full time position, 5 days per week including most Saturdays
- Working hours 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Saturday)
Optical Assistant Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience working within an optical practice
- Confident, calm, and professional when dealing with patients
- Comfortable supporting patients with a wide range of visual needs
- Strong focus on customer care and attention to detail
- Keen to learn, develop, and progress within an independent environment
Salary and Benefits
- £12.71 per hour (£26,400 per year based on 40 hours paid)
- Bonus scheme in place
- Opportunity to enrol onto the Dispensing Optician course
- Parking available close to the practice
- Support with training and professional development
- Opportunity to work within a quality driven independent practice
- Modern working environment with advanced equipment and diagnostics
This is a great opportunity for an Optical Assistant who enjoys working in a quality led, patient focused independent practice and is looking to progress their career.
To apply, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood using the Apply option as soon as possible.
