Optical Assistant

15 hours ago

Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Hakim Group Full time


What's in it for you?

Optical Assistant Vacancy - Oakwood Eyecare

Oakwood Eyecare and Alvaston Opticians are established and trusted local opticians known for delivering fabulous eye care and excellent customer service. We combine professional expertise with a personal touch, offering our patients a wide range of optical services and high-quality eyewear. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Optical Assistant to join our team and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our practices.

If you're naturally well organised, friendly and love working with people, this role is for you

Ideally we are looking for an Optical Assistant who has screening and dispensing experience, however we can provide training in these elements for the right candidate – so if you don't dispense yet, don't despair We will support you with the tools to develop your skillset and provide the opportunity to further your career as a result.

You'll be working with amazing brands such as Oakley, Emporio Armani, Wolf, Ray-ban, Stepper Eyewear and many more We pride ourselves on our clinical and personalised care, our patients are not numbers like in some large multiples. We strive to treat everyone as individuals and take our time to assess their needs and offer the best possible solutions including a vast range of spectacle lenses, contact lenses and treatments.   



You will also receive:

  • No Sunday or bank holiday working
  • Free & regular CPD courses
  • Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
  • Retail discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Pension scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.



About the Role

We are looking for an (almost) full-time Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care (9 days over a fortnight – 4 days per week and 5 days per week). However, we may be able to accommodate full time.

You'll play a key role in providing expert advice, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You'll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you'll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As an Optical Assistant, you'll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You'll offer product knowledge that's tailored to each person's visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You'll also assist with day to day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you'll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.

Additional Information:

  • We are part of a group of 3 practices 
  • The role requires Saturday working
  • We also do late nights on Tuesdays
  • Salary: £26,500 pa (Pro-rata if you can only do 4 days)


What's Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.



Salary - Max

GBP £26,000.00

Salary - Min

GBP £26,000.00

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