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Inspired Selections
Are you an experienced Optical Assistant with strong customer service skills looking for a new opportunity in a supportive, patient-focused environment?
A small group of opticians based around the Oxfordshire/ Berkshire area are recruiting for a full-time Optical Assistant to join a friendly, close-knit team – either based in one practice or working flexibly across their four beautiful practices.
NOTE: Easily accessible from either Reading, Oxford, High Wycombe or Aylesbury
YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 12 MONTHS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN OPTICS.
IF NOT, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED.
About the Role
With a couple of team members moving to part-time, they’re looking for an Optical Assistant to provide extra support across the practices. This is a permanent, full-time role where you’ll play a vital part in keeping the team running smoothly, boosting morale, and helping us continue delivering exceptional patient care.
You’ll either be based either at one practice (local to Reading) or working across the four practices easily accessible from either Reading, Oxford, High Wycombe or Aylesbury
All locations are easily accessible, with sociable working hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 4:30pm (every Saturday required)
They’re not KPI-driven and focus is on patient care and creating a relaxed, welcoming environment for both patients and staff.
Why Join?
- Supportive Team – 4-5 staff per practice, with 2 testing rooms and occasional double testing.
- Ongoing Training Provided – as long as you bring customer-facing experience and a positive attitude (must have optical experience and the ability to dispense)
- Competitive Salary – up to 27k (some room for negotiations for a superstar)
- Parking – Long stay at 4/day or free residential parking 2-3 minutes walk away.
- Work-Life Balance – sociable hours, no late nights.
- Relaxed Environment – led by a Director with 30+ years’ experience and highly respected
What We’re Looking For
- Must have 12-months+ experience in a retail opticians and the ability to dispense to all levels.
- Strong customer service skills and confidence in a patient-facing role.
- Someone reliable and flexible – the working pattern will include every Saturday.
- A positive, team-focused attitude – they’re looking for someone who fits well with their friendly culture.
What happens next?
Once you have applied, one of the experienced team at Inspired Selections will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail.
They will also go over your previous experience from your CV and your current situation to make sure you have the relevant experience and match what the client is looking for.
Once this has been discussed leave it to us and we will arrange the meeting for you.
To apply for this outstanding and exciting opportunity:
Hit APPLY NOW
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Contact Chris at Inspired Recruitment Group on 0121 778 6999
WhatsApp: 07926455077
Email: chris@inspiredselections.co.uk
www.inspiredselections.co.uk
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