We are looking for a dedicated team member to fill a fixed-term Optical Assistant jobs vacancy in Reigate, working 31 hours per week on a temporary contract. This is an ideal opportunity to build your experience in a busy, customer-focused practice while receiving full training and support from an experienced local team.
What you'll be doing
- Welcoming patients to the practice and managing appointments in a friendly, professional manner
- Pre-screening patients using automated equipment before their eye examinations
- Dispensing spectacles, adjusting frames, and helping customers select frames and lenses that suit their prescription and lifestyle
- Handling general administrative tasks, processing orders, and answering telephone enquiries
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and well-merchandised sales floor
What we're looking for
- Previous experience in a customer service or retail environment is an advantage, though full training is provided
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A confident, approachable manner with a passion for helping people
- Good attention to detail and basic IT literacy
- A flexible approach to working hours to cover store opening times
Salary and benefits
- Temporary / Fixed Term Contract
- 31 hours per week
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
- Comprehensive on-the-job training and development opportunities
- Staff discount on eyewear products