Optical Assistant
at Optical Express (Chester The Exchange)
Here at the Federation, we don't rely on advertised vacancies. We talk to employers and really understand what kind of people would thrive within their business.
This is an example of a role within this practice. If it matches what you're looking for, we can approach the business directly, explore current or future opportunities, and position you for roles that may never reach the open market.
Opportunities within practices like this often arise through growth, team changes, or performance needs rather than public advertising. We regularly support candidates into roles here by proactively opening conversations based on what they want.
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About this role
An Optical Assistant in a practice like Optical Express (Chester The Exchange) in Cheshire West and Chester serves as the primary point of contact for patients. Daily tasks involve welcoming visitors, managing appointment schedules, and performing essential pre-screening tests such as autorefraction, tonometry, and visual field checks. Responsibilities also extend to assisting patients with frame selection, undertaking minor frame adjustments and repairs, and processing customer orders accurately. Maintaining the tidiness and presentation of the practice floor is also key. This role is fundamental to the efficient operation of the practice, ensuring a positive patient journey from arrival to departure.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a pathway into a stable and growing industry. Career progression opportunities might include training to become a qualified dispensing optician, moving into specialist contact lens roles, or developing into practice management. Comprehensive on-the-job training and the possibility of undertaking formal qualifications like NVQs are common. The optical sector offers resilience and consistent demand, providing job security. A role like this, accessible without a university degree, presents genuine long-term prospects and professional development within the Cheshire West and Chester area.