Optical Assistant - Manchester

• Job Role: Optical Assistant
• Location: Sale
• Working Hours: Full-time, five days across seven
• Salary: £13.40 per hour
• Bonus: £3,000–£5,000 per year

Are you an experienced Optical Assistant looking for more responsibility, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to progress?

Insightful Recruitment is working with a busy, successful optical practice in Sale to recruit a confident Optical Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering great customer service, supporting colleagues and helping a busy practice run smoothly.

The Role

As an Optical Assistant, you will:

• Welcome patients and provide a friendly, professional experience
• Support customers throughout their eyewear journey
• Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Help keep the team focused and organised during busy periods
• Support colleagues in understanding their responsibilities
• Work towards individual and practice targets
• Take on key-holder responsibilities
• Provide additional support when the Practice Manager is unavailable
• Contribute to the customer service and commercial performance of the practice

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This is more than a standard Optical Assistant position. It would suit someone who is ready to step up, take greater responsibility and develop their leadership skills without immediately moving into a formal management role.

The practice is part of a successful and growing group, creating genuine opportunities for future career development as the business expands.

We’re Looking For

You will need:

• Previous experience working in an optical practice
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Confidence supporting and motivating colleagues
• A reliable, organised and responsible approach
• Commercial awareness and confidence working towards targets
• The ability to remain calm and focused in a busy environment
• A willingness to act as a key holder
• Flexibility to work weekends as part of a five-day-over-seven rota
• Ambition and an interest in progressing your optical career

Why Apply?

• £13.40 per hour
• Annual bonus of £3,000–£5,000
• Join a busy and successful optical practice
• Gain increased responsibility and leadership experience
• Genuine potential for future progression
• Full-time opportunity
• Supportive working environment

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Optical Assistant looking for your next step, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through Indeed or contact Rachel at Insightful Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

Email: info@insightful-recruitment.com
Call or WhatsApp: 07537 158 178

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