Optical Assistant

Salary: Starting salary of £26,925 ( DOE)

Hours: Full time | 40 hours per week | Saturday or Sunday required

Location: Wirral

Experience: Must be able to dispense to all levels

We're working with a well-established high-street practice in Wirral that's looking for an experienced Optical Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.

You'll be involved across the patient journey, including pre-screening, frame selection, dispensing and aftercare, so this would suit someone who enjoys variety and being hands-on within the practice.

There's a strong team around you, ongoing training and plenty of opportunity to develop, making this a great option if you're looking for somewhere you can feel settled while still progressing your optical career.

Important Requirement:

You must have a minimum of 12 months' experience working within optics. Applications without this will not be considered.

What's on Offer:

• Starting salary of £26,925
• Extra paid day off for your birthday
• Pension contribution
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Employee discounts, wellbeing support and benefits
• Ongoing training and career development

What You'll Be Doing:

• Dispensing and providing advice on lenses and products
• Pre-screening customers ahead of their eye examination
• Helping customers choose suitable frames
• Adjustments, collections and aftercare
• Working confidently in a busy, customer-focused optical environment
• Building rapport and delivering a friendly, personal service

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 12 months' optical experience
• Confident with both dispensing and pre-screening
• A great communicator and natural team player
• Someone who truly values great customer service
• A professional with ambition to progress within optics