Average Optical Assistant salary in the UK

Are you an Optical Assistant looking for a new role in London? We are supporting a dynamic, high-fashion European Opticians that are expanding their stores in the UK. They are opening new stores, and expanding their existing ones, presenting a great opportunity for growth. Managed by a people-focused leadership team, they are looking for full time and experienced Optical professionals ready to take an exciting step in their career. Key Benefits: Competitive salaries and bonuses.Purpose-built, new practices.Access to a significant career development opportunity.Early access to a growth business that has doubled in size in 12 months. Core Responsibilities: Assist customers and patients as required.Dispense a variety of lenses, contacts, and frames.Guide and support patient choice by taking the time to understand their personal style.Provide support to the wider team and business as needed. Critical Attributes: Previous experience within an Opticians, either multiple or independent.Driven to take on the next step in your career.Personable, and confident communicator.Team player.

Optical Assistant Portishead £11.90 per hour + benefits Do you have good Customer Service / Retail skills? Do you have some optical experience? Come and work as an Optical Assistant at Portishead based opticians. Full time or part time hours by arrangement Training is available but ideally you will already have some relevant experience The Role As Retail Assistant / Optical Consultant working for a thriving opticians business in Portishead you will work with staff and customers with the following duties: booking patient appointmentshelping patients to choose framescontact lens sales and assistancereception duties & general administrationsupporting senior staff / optometristsconducting customer tests, using specialist equipment The Company Our client is a thriving opticians practice working with updated equipment including OCTs, slit lamp cameras and dry eye clinic equipment. Training and support is available to staff to expand their skillsets and venture into enhanced services. The Person As Optical Assistant / Consultant you may have previous experience in a retail, customer-facing or similar role, although training will be provided for the right person. Most importantly you will be friendly and personable with good communication & organisation skills, you will have a customer focused approach. This can be a full time or a part time role. Working days are Monday to Friday with some Saturdays. Hours to be discussed at interview. If you wish to be considered for the role of Optical Assistant, please forward your CV quoting reference 240543A. WE REGRET WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS AUTHORISED TO WORK WITHIN THE UK Applications are invited with experience in: optical consultant retail assistant customer service optician optometrist health care eye care contact lenses spectacles eye test Portishead North Somerset Clevedon Pill Portbury Bristol

Consult are proud to continue their support of one of the best performing Optical care businesses in the world, having successfully expanded into the UK with 7 initial stores they continue to grow. This growth has led to the opening for Optical Assistants to join their team. With purpose built practices, our client is offering affordable care in boutique settings, with the highest levels of customer service, delivered by a dedicated team. They will be a key player in the UK optical market in the coming months and years as their presence grows. If you’re an energetic and approachable Optical Assistant looking for a company where you can grow and develop, then my client is someone you should consider. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information. Responsibilities: · Deliver great standards of care · Be a presence in the store, helping create a brilliant atmosphere · Develop the business in line with company targets · Assist with the training and development of colleagues · Continued personal development · Meet and exceed agreed KPI’s · Support the Managing Director as needed About You: · Previous experience as an optical assistant · Experience in dispensing lenses · Energetic · Driven towards success · Personable, with excellent customer service