Optical Assistant
Posted 1 day 15 hours ago by Prospect Health
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Hampshire, Fareham, United Kingdom, PO141
Job Description
Exclusive opportunity now available for an Optical Assistant to join a very well-established and reputable Optical practice based in Whiteley on a full-time basis.
Having experienced a continual demand for their services, this successful Optical practice is now looking to add to their team to ensure that patient service and satisfaction is kept at a high standard
The practice has a phenomenal reputation within the community it serves and has owners who place a focus on the clinical side of Optics, while a further emphasis is placed upon staff satisfaction, well-being and personal development
Key Duties
Package and Benefits
Key Skills and Qualifications

Having experienced a continual demand for their services, this successful Optical practice is now looking to add to their team to ensure that patient service and satisfaction is kept at a high standard
The practice has a phenomenal reputation within the community it serves and has owners who place a focus on the clinical side of Optics, while a further emphasis is placed upon staff satisfaction, well-being and personal development
Key Duties
- Full-time role working 4 longer days (38 hours), Monday-Sunday where your working days can be tailored to your preference. Weekend work is required but you can expect 1 in 5 weekends off
- Fantastic opportunity to work a 4 day week ensuring a great work life balance is adhered to with typical working hours of 8am - 6:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break
- You will provide excellent customer service alongside further OA duties such as contact lens teaches
- Working with a wide range of frames and lenses to cater to a diverse patient demographic
- Modern practice equipped with the latest equipment to deliver the highest levels of patient care
- Additional opportunity for further development including professional courses/qualifications
Package and Benefits
- A very competitive basic salary of c. 24,500 depending on experience with potential to earn bonus based on KPI's reached c. 1,200 to reward you for your efforts
- Support through further desired qualifications
- Opportunity to progress into senior roles
- Quarterly team building
- Free parking on site and easily accessible public transport routes
- 28 days holiday + your birthday off
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
- Obtain a great work ethic and willingness to ensure patient needs are met day in day out in a fast paced environment
- Will suit an Optical Assistant with 2 or more years experience who thrives in a supportive team with good time management