Optical Assistant – West Glasgow
Salary: £26,000–£28,000, depending on experience
Bonus: Potential to earn around £2,000–£4,000
Holiday: 28 days, pro rata for part-time colleagues
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a friendly Optical Assistant to join a busy optical and hearing care team in Braehead. You’ll help customers choose eyewear that suits their needs, provide a welcoming service and support the day-to-day running of the practice.
This role would suit someone with retail or customer service experience who enjoys working with people. Optical experience is helpful, but training can be provided.
What You’ll Do
- Welcome customers and provide helpful, attentive service
- Support customers with choosing frames and lenses
- Promote optical and hearing care services and encourage appointments
- Arrange and confirm appointments
- Maintain customer records and help manage stock
- Carry out basic adjustments and repairs
- Support preliminary tests and measurements, with training where needed
- Contribute to sales targets, promotions and events
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in an opticians
- Dispense glasses to all levels
- Good communication skills and a friendly manner
- An organised, detail-focused approach
- Confidence working in a busy environment
- An interest in helping customers and achieving team goals
- Optical or healthcare experience would be an advantage
Benefits
- Salary of £26,000–£28,000, depending on experience
- Bonus potential of around £2,000–£4,000
- 28 days’ holiday, pro rata for part-time colleagues
- Discounts on optical and hearing care for you, friends and family
- In-store colleague discount