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Optical Assistant

£30k per annum
Full-time

Inspired Selections

Optical Assistant – Independent Practice

Watford

£28,000 – £30,000 DOE

Full Time – No Sales Targets – Free Parking

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN OPTICS.

At Inspired Recruitment Group, we understand that exploring a new job opportunity can feel like a big step. That’s why we approach every conversation with care, confidentiality, and absolutely no pressure. If you’re an experienced Optical Assistant looking for a fresh start in a supportive, well-established practice, we’re here to help you take that step at your own pace.

The Opportunity

A very exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Optical Assistant to join a well-established family-run independent practice in Watford .

This is an opportunity to move away from a heavily target-driven environment and join a practice where the emphasis is firmly on quality patient care, good service and doing things properly .

You’ll be joining a friendly, close-knit team where everyone supports each other and gets involved across different areas of the practice. Most importantly, there are no individual sales targets or KPIs – the focus is on looking after patients and maintaining the high level of service the practice is known for.

The Role

This is a varied position that would suit an experienced Optical Assistant who enjoys being involved in more than just one area of the practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Dispensing to a wide range of patients
  • Providing advice on frames and lenses
  • Adjustments and spectacle repairs
  • Supporting with glazing and lab work where required
  • Working closely with the clinical team
  • Helping with the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
  • Delivering a consistently high level of customer service
  • Taking on additional responsibility as your experience within the practice develops

The practice is looking for somebody who can become a trusted and valued member of the team , rather than simply filling another position.

What Are They Looking For?

Previous optical experience is essential, but they’re equally interested in finding somebody with the right personality, attitude and work ethic .

You’ll ideally be:

  • An experienced Optical Assistant
  • Confident dispensing to different prescription levels
  • Comfortable working independently when required
  • Mature, reliable and able to use your own initiative
  • Patient-focused rather than heavily sales-driven
  • A genuine team player
  • Looking for a position where you can settle and develop long term

This could particularly suit somebody currently working for a larger optical business who would like to experience a more personal, independent way of working .

Salary & Benefits

  • £28,000 – £30,000 DOE
  • 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • 1 Saturday off per month
  • No individual sales targets or KPIs
  • Free parking available
  • Friends & family eyewear discount
  • Opportunity to develop your lab and glazing skills
  • Potential support towards further optical qualifications
  • Management progression opportunities
  • Supportive, close-knit working environment

The practice is ideally looking for somebody full-time , although there may be some flexibility for the right candidate.

Is It Worth a Conversation?

If you’re an experienced Optical Assistant who enjoys building relationships with patients and would like to work somewhere that puts service ahead of targets , this could be well worth exploring.

You don’t need to be actively job hunting. If you’re simply curious about whether an independent environment could offer you something different, I’m happy to have a confidential conversation and give you more information before you decide whether you’d like to take things any further.

We Keep Things Simple and Supportive

At Inspired Recruitment Group, we don’t believe in pushy or pressured tactics. Whether you’re actively job hunting or just quietly curious about what else is out there, we’re here for a confidential, no-obligation chat. We treat every conversation with respect and honesty-and we’re with you every step of the way if you decide to move forward.

When you’re ready, get in touch with Chris at Inspired Recruitment Group:

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What happens next?

Once you have applied, one of the experienced team at Inspired Selections will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail.

They will also go over your previous experience from your CV and your current situation to make sure you have the relevant experience and match what the client is looking for.

Once this has been discussed leave it to us and we will arrange the meeting for you.

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Vacancy posted 20 hours ago
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