Details:
- Salary: £27,000 - 29,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 11 hours ago
Description:
Senior Optical Assistant – Reading
Lunaria Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Optical Assistant to join a friendly, well-established optical practice near Reading.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding customer care and looking to further their career within a supportive, professional environment where quality of service is always the priority.
The Role
As a Senior Optical Assistant, you will play a key role in creating an exceptional patient experience from the moment customers enter the practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Welcoming patients and providing outstanding customer service
* Carrying out pre-screening and eye health checks
* Ensuring a smooth and professional handover to the Optometrist
* Dispensing spectacles and advising on lens options
* Helping patients choose frames that suit their lifestyle and style preferences
* Managing collections, adjustments, repairs, and aftercare appointments
* Fitting and adjusting spectacles to ensure comfort and accuracy
* Supporting contact lens teaches and ongoing care
* Completing administrative duties accurately and efficiently
* Maintaining the high standards expected within a respected practice
* Supporting the day-to-day running of the practice and assisting junior team members where required
What’s on Offer?
This practice offers an excellent package designed to reward and support its team:
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Friendly and supportive working environment
* Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
* Sociable working hours promoting a healthy work-life balance
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* Previous experience working in an optical practice
* Experience in dispensing and pre-screening
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* A professional, positive, and approachable manner
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* A genuine passion for helping people and delivering exceptional service
* The confidence to support colleagues and take on additional responsibility within the team
If you’re looking for a fresh opportunity within a practice where patient care is at the heart of everything they do, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Lunaria Recruitment for more information