At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers in selecting stylish eyewear and provide exceptional service.
- Company: Proudly independent opticians in Didsbury Village, Manchester.
- Benefits: Up to £28,000 FTE salary, flexible part-time hours, and a choice of employment type.
- Other info: Enjoy a boutique environment with a unique collection of premium eyewear.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help people find eyewear they'll love.
- Qualifications: Experience in the optical industry and a flair for style.
There's a difference between selling someone a pair of glasses and helping them find frames they'll enjoy wearing with confidence. In this practice, that difference is the whole business.
About the Opportunity
Zest Optical are supporting a proudly independent opticians in the heart of Didsbury Village, Manchester, to recruit an Optical Assistant to join their team. This is a practice that has spent years building a beautifully handpicked collection of eyewear and sunglasses from around the world, with a strong bias towards high-quality, sustainable and beautifully handcrafted frames - think Ahlem, Anne et Valentin, Barton Perreira, DITA, Face à Face, Garrett Leight, Kirk & Kirk, LGR, Lindberg, Salt and Thierry Lasry.
Led by an experienced independent Optometrist, the practice combines clinical excellence with genuine style consultations, and has built a loyal following of patients who come back for the experience as much as the eyewear.
The Role
- Optical Assistant role within a well-established, proudly independent practice in Didsbury Village, Manchester
- Part time, working 2-4 days per week including a Saturday - exact working pattern to be agreed with the right candidate
- Support patients through frame selection, style consultations and day-to-day dispensing
- Help maintain the polished, welcoming feel the practice is known for, from browsing the collection through to collecting new glasses
- Work closely with the owner and the wider team, contributing to a practice that's as much about experience as it is about eyecare
- Open to either an employed or self-employed working arrangement, depending on what suits the right candidate
What We're Looking For
- Experience working within the optical industry
- A genuine interest in style, eyewear and premium/designer product
- Strong communication skills and a naturally warm, unhurried approach with patients
- Flexibility to work a Saturday as part of the working pattern
- Someone who takes pride in getting the detail right and enjoys building relationships with regular patients
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £28,000 FTE (pro rata for part-time hours), depending on experience
- Part time hours - 2 to 4 days per week, with flexibility on which days alongside a Saturday
- The choice of an employed or self-employed working arrangement
- A boutique, independent working environment with a genuinely exciting product range
- The chance to be part of a close, well-established team
Interested? This is one for an Optical Assistant who wants a part-time role that still feels genuinely special - with real product, real relationships and a proudly independent business behind it.
For a confidential conversation, click the 'Apply' link.
Optical Assistant in Didsbury employer: Zest Business Group
Join a dynamic and growing independent domiciliary eyecare provider in North West London, where you can enjoy a fulfilling role as a Mobile Optical Assistant. With a focus on personal, unhurried eyecare, the company fosters a supportive work culture that values genuine relationships with patients and offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy competitive salary packages, flexible working hours, and the chance to shape your career in an innovative environment that prioritises employee satisfaction and community engagement.
