We are recruiting a full-time Optical Assistant for an independent, luxury practice in Cobham, offering a competitive salary of £26,000 to £29,000 alongside performance-based incentives. This is an opportunity to join a stylish and contemporary setting in Surrey, delivering bespoke eye care solutions and personalised service to a loyal clientele.
What you'll be doing
- Provide exceptional dispensing services, advising clients on frame selection, lenses, and styling to meet their individual needs.
- Work closely with patients to understand their lifestyle and vision requirements, ensuring they receive tailored optical solutions.
- Handle front-of-house and administrative duties.
- Carry out pre-screening and assist in ophthalmic diagnostics.
- Maintain high standards of store presentation.
- Support the clinical and dispensing team with the day-to-day running of the business.
What we're looking for
- At least 4 years of experience working in optics.
- Experience in a high-end, luxury optical environment (preferred but not essential).
- Strong communication and customer service skills with a passion for exceeding client expectations.
- A keen eye for detail and an interest in fashion, with the ability to offer personalised styling advice.
- A team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work well within a close-knit team.
- The ability to stay calm under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Salary and benefits for Optical Assistant vacancies
- £26,000 to £29,000 competitive salary.
- Full-time contract.
- Performance-based incentives.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Access to a wide range of premium eyewear brands and advanced technology.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contribution is valued.