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Optical Assistant – Established High Street Practice
Location: Near Slough
Salary: 13.31 per hour ( 12.81 for less experienced candidates)
Hours: Full-Time | Saturdays & Alternate Sundays
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Optical Assistant looking to join a genuinely friendly, supportive team where patient care comes before sales targets?
At Inspired Recruitment Group, we’re working with a busy, successful high street optical practice near Slough that is looking for an experienced Optical Assistant to join its established team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys dispensing, building relationships with patients and being part of a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together.
The Practice
This is a well-established, high-performing practice that has enjoyed a record year and continues to grow.
You’ll be joining a stable, experienced team of 16, working in a modern environment with:
” 3 fully equipped testing rooms.
” OCT and advanced optical technology, including Meta Specs.
” Dry Eye treatments and additional clinical services.
” An on-site laboratory.
” A friendly, supportive team with a great working atmosphere.
” No individual sales targets or unnecessary pressure.
The practice has an average transaction value of approximately 260, with Optical Assistants typically dispensing to 4-6 patients daily.
The Role
As an Optical Assistant, you’ll play an important part in delivering excellent patient care while supporting the smooth running of the practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
” Dispensing spectacles and advising patients on suitable frames and lenses.
” Building genuine relationships and providing personalised advice.
” Supporting patients throughout their optical journey.
” Working closely with Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and the wider team.
” Maintaining excellent customer service standards.
About You
We’re ideally looking for someone who already has optical experience and can confidently step into a busy practice.
You’ll be:
” Experienced in optical dispensing and patient care.
” Friendly, approachable and confident with patients.
” A reliable team player who enjoys supporting colleagues.
” Flexible with weekend working.
” Passionate about delivering a great patient experience.
Salary & Benefits
” 13.31 per hour for experienced Optical Assistants.
” 12.81 per hour for candidates with less experience.
” Full-time, permanent position.
” Working hours of 9am-6pm.
” Saturdays and alternate Sundays required.
” 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
” Free spectacles annually.
” Friends and family discounts of 25%, 50% and 75%.
” Discounted parking available nearby at 9 per day.
” Bonus scheme planned for introduction.
Why Join?
What really stands out about this practice is the team. It’s a friendly, welcoming environment where colleagues support one another, enjoy their working day and take pride in delivering excellent patient care.
With modern technology, a stable team and no individual sales targets, this is an ideal opportunity for an Optical Assistant who wants to settle into a successful practice and feel genuinely valued.
Interested?
If this sounds like the sort of environment you’d enjoy working in, I’d love to have a confidential conversation.
Jessica Mills | Inspired Recruitment
Call: 0121 778 6999
WhatsApp: 07926 455084
Website: www.inspiredrecruitment.co.uk
All enquiries will be handled confidentially.
