Optical Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Whiteley
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£28,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Optical Experience Patient Care Teamwork Communication IT Skills Adaptability Customer Service Positivity

FULL DESCRIPTION

Optical Assistant

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is hiring an experienced Optical Assistant for their Whiteley store. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of up to £28,000 per annum plus benefits. The role involves providing outstanding patient care and creating a welcoming environment for customers and colleagues.

  • Location: Whiteley
  • Contract: Permanent, Full Time
  • Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
  • Apply by: 27th May

The Role

Are you an experienced Optical Assistant ready to take the next big step in your optical career? Join us as an Optical Assistant at [Employer hidden] and we'll support your development. We can enrol you onto the Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship, helping you become a fully qualified Dispensing Optician if this pathway interests you. Alternatively, you can continue as an OA and explore other pathways. Whatever your long-term goal, this is an exciting opportunity if you bring positivity, passion, and ambition.

What's on Offer?

  • Up to £28,000 per annum depending on qualifications
  • Full time hours: either 40 hours over 5 days or 38 hours over 4 days (regular weekend hours required)
  • Bonus potential
  • Quarterly team building events
  • Free parking
  • Discount in shopping centre
  • [Employer hidden] Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
  • Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
  • Enhanced sick pay (after a year of service)
  • Enhanced pay for family leave
  • Working for a certified "Great Place to Work" company: Working at [Employer hidden] | Great Place to Work® UK

What Will You Be Doing?

In addition to your current Optical Assistant responsibilities, you'll play a key role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues, contributing to an outstanding experience in-store.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Checked all the boxes? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today! If you're ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can't wait to hear from you. You need to have some previous optical experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt. Got what we're looking for? Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.

Key Information

  • Location: Whiteley
  • Area of interest: Optical Assistant
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Apply by: 27th May
  • Recruiter: Nichola Adamson - [contact hidden]
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