OPTICAL ASSISTANT

At Romsey Eyecare we are passionate about our patients. We use our skills and knowledge to improve people’s wellbeing through optimising their eye health, quality of vision and finding the best eyewear solution for every occasion.

Our fun, friendly team ensures that every member feels valued and motivated, and is supported to develop. We pride ourselves on our teamwork and we're a group of animal lovers - when you work with us, there's even an option to bring your pet to work with you!

"Are you bright and ambitious, ready to challenge yourself to discover and learn new things? If so, you could be the fabulous individual we're looking for to join our successful crew!"

Previous optical experience not necessary, training will be provided.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST:- ​

• Be a people person with a passion for improving someone's day
• Be enthusiastic, keen to learn and develop new skills
• Be committed to a new career
• Be motivated to excel
• Be adaptable to new ways of working
• Have basic IT skills
• Have good attention to detail

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Building rapport with customers and giving them a friendly, memorable experience.
• Prepare patients for their sight exams and other appointments
• Dispense the perfect frame and lenses
• Frame fitting
• Order contact lenses
• Helping around the practice with admin work.

​BENEFITS:

• Staff discount package
• Bonus scheme
• Work socials
• Opportunity to bring your dog to work
• Opportunities for growth and development (including the potential to be sponsored through a course to become a qualified Dispensing Optician)
• Complete in practice training provided
• Funded external training opportunities
• A safe and supportive work environment
• Pension scheme

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SALARY:

Dependent on experience.

Visit

https://www.romsey-eyecare.co.uk/joinourteam

to find out more.

Work Pattern

- Full time, Saturday work, no Sundays / bank holidays

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £20,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Romsey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person