Optical Assistant

What’s in it for you?

Optical Assistant Vacancy - Niall O' Kane Optometrists

We’re a friendly, community-focused, independent opticians where our people and our patients come first. As a Optical Assistant with us, you’ll be part of a close-knit team in a beautiful, high-end, recently refitted practice that values your skills, supports your growth, and encourages you to thrive. You’ll have the freedom to do what’s right for each patient. If you’re someone who truly cares about delivering exceptional patient care, a role with us could be right for you.

The practice was established in 1981 and has built an outstanding reputation in the community for clinical expertise and luxury dispensing.

Our Brand Portfolio:

We have recently revamped our brand portfolio to introduce an exciting range of high-end, luxury optical frames, including Cartier, Lindberg, Maui Jim, Götti, Gucci, Anne et Valentin, and Örgreen.

You will also receive:

• • Up to £27,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  • Opportunity to be sponsored for the Apprentice DO qualification (this year or next)

  • Opportunity to partake in brand events & training

  • CPD support & ongoing training opportunities

  • No Sunday or bank holiday working

  • Access to Westfield Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)

  • Retail discounts & Cycle to work scheme

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

About the Role

This is a fantastic opening for an Optical Assistant to join the welcoming team at Niall O’Kane Opticians. In this varied role, you will be actively involved in carrying out pre-screening using specialist clinical equipment, handling reception duties and dispensing quality eyewear while working alongside our qualified team of Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists. You will also have the opportunity to partake in exciting brand events and work with high-end luxury products in a truly beautiful environment.  In 2025, the practice underwent an extensive refurbishment, creating a calm, contemporary space that reflects the quality of care we provide and offers our patients the beautiful, welcoming environment they deserve. This a rare chance to join our growing clinic. Here, you'll have the time to truly get to know your patients   About YouWe’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in an opticians or clinical environment
• Is confident operating specialist pre-screening equipment and handling front-of-house receptionist duties
• Provides exceptional service and enjoys building long-term patient relationships
• Enjoys working in a luxury, clinical environment
• Is confident, professional, and well organised

• Truly cares about patients and delivering a warm, high-end customer experience.

• Enjoys dispensing, frame styling, and helping patients select bespoke eyewear.

• Is ambitious and interested in career progression -with the opportunity to undertake the Apprentice Dispensing Optician course (either this year or next year!).

• Full or part-time considered (minimum 4 days, including Saturdays).

If you’re ready to take the next step in your optical career - in a practice that values care, professionalism, and community - we’d love to hear from you.

What's Next?

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Salary - Max

GBP £27,000.00

Salary - Min

GBP £25,000.00