Optical Assistant

Optical Assistant • Location: Greater Manchester • Hours: 37.5 hours per week | 5 days across 6 (Closed Sundays) • Salary: Competitive & Negotiable Depending on Experience • Benefits: 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Free Premium Glasses | Staff Discounts | Outstanding Career Progression Optical Assistant – Premium Independent Practice Insightful Recruitment is delighted to be working with an exciting premium independent optical group to recruit an experienced Optical Assistant for one of their flagship practices in Greater Manchester. This is far more than a traditional Optical Assistant role. If you're passionate about eyewear, styling, premium customer service and building genuine relationships with patients, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. You'll join a business that is completely redefining the patient journey by combining luxury eyewear, innovative technology and exceptional customer care. At a Glance • 37.5 hours per week • 5 days across 6 (Closed Sundays) • Competitive salary depending on experience • Premium independent optical environment • Luxury eyewear collections • Outstanding training and development • Genuine career progression • Free premium prescription glasses • Staff discounts • 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays The Role This isn't a role where you'll simply greet patients and book appointments. You'll become an important part of a personalised customer journey, helping patients choose eyewear that complements both their vision and lifestyle. Working alongside an experienced team, you'll learn how to deliver premium dispensing consultations, build long-lasting patient relationships and become an expert in luxury eyewear. If you've ever wanted to move away from a transactional environment and work somewhere that genuinely values customer experience, you'll love this opportunity. What Makes This Different? • AI-powered lifestyle consultations • Premium luxury frame collections • Colour and styling consultations • Time to build genuine relationships with patients • Extensive product training • Opportunity to develop into a Qualified Dispensing Optician • Supportive management team • A growing business investing heavily in its people We're Looking For • Previous Optical Assistant experience • Passion for eyewear and fashion • Outstanding communication skills • Friendly, approachable personality • Commercial awareness • A genuine desire to provide exceptional customer service • Someone who enjoys helping people feel confident in their eyewear choices • Ambition to develop and progress within optics Why Apply? This is one of the most exciting Optical Assistant opportunities currently available. You'll join a business that's challenging the traditional optical model by giving patients more time, more choice and a truly personalised experience. If you're looking for somewhere you can learn, grow and build a long-term career within a premium independent practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact: Rachel on or WhatsApp Your Vision. Our Insight.