You can secure permanent Optical Assistant jobs in Edinburgh with our practice, offering a competitive starting salary alongside flexible shift patterns throughout the week, including weekend shifts. This permanent position requires you to commit to a variety of schedules at our Cameron Toll Shopping Centre location.
What you'll be doing
- Delivering a warm, professional welcome to every customer visiting the practice
- Helping patients choose frames and lenses that suit their lifestyle, prescription, and budget
- Dispensing and adjusting spectacles to ensure a comfortable, accurate fit
- Booking appointments and handling general reception enquiries efficiently
- Working collaboratively with the wider optical team to maintain a smooth daily routine
What we're looking for
- Previous experience in a customer service or retail environment is advantageous
- A confident, friendly communication style and a passion for helping people
- The ability to work flexible shift patterns, including weekends, on a permanent basis
- Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn about optical products and services
Salary and benefits
- Permanent contract requiring flexible shift patterns throughout the week, including weekend shifts
- Competitive salary and standard workplace pension scheme
- Ongoing training and support within a well-established practice environment