By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store)
Booking eye tests
Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
You'll also make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop up
Training:
Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working
Daily on-the-job training in store - no college to attend
Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
Apprentices without Level 2 English will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
Training Outcome:
Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you
Employer Description:Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers.
You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.Working Hours :Full-time to include weekend work (days and times to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store)
Booking eye tests
Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
You'll also make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop up
Training:
Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working
Daily on-the-job training in-store, no college to attend
Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in English (if required)
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon; further details will be made available at a later date
Training Outcome:
Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you
Employer Description:Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers.
You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.Working Hours :Full-time to include weekend working (days and times to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store)
Booking in eye tests
Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
You'll also make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop up
Training:
Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship standard
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Functional Skills in English if required
Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working
Daily on-the-job training in-store - no college to attend
Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
Training Outcome:Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you.Employer Description:Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers.
You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.Working Hours :Full-time to include weekend working (days and times to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store)
Booking eye tests
Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
You'll also make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop up
Training:
Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working
Daily on-the-job training in store - no college to attend
Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
Training Outcome:
Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you
Employer Description:Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers.
You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.Working Hours :Full-time to include weekend working (days and times to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to embark on a journey towards a great career.
Starting as an Optical Assistant apprentice with future opportunities for career progression, you will be supported with loads of great, fun, and interactive training. You will use these exciting new skills in your day-to-day job, where you will gain customer service skills, knowledge in optical support, and develop behaviour suitable for working in an optical practice.
Those with a flair for fashion will love the new frames coming in, and if it's your forte, you may even get involved in meeting frame reps and helping choose the new ranges. If you are more technical, you will get to learn lots of information about lenses and measurements, then transform that information into jargon-free, easy-to-understand, customer-friendly language.
It's all about teamwork in an optician's practice. There are many roles, but you support each other to ensure your customers get the best experience possible. Optical assistants are a very important part of any optical practice and crucial to the customer journey. Individuals with a real passion for both healthcare and retail thrive in this role, as it's perfect for those who love to make a real difference in other people's lives.
The duties within this role include:
Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner as they enter the practice
Interpreting and understanding a clinically issued prescription, its effects on the eye, and the customer's vision
Helping customer's select spectacle frame(s) that are suitable in terms of comfort, looks good and fits lifestyle requirements
Be able to explain the features and benefits of particular frames, using non-technical customer friendly language
Measuring the frames and ensure they are a suitable size for a customer and can accommodate their lenses
Adjusting customers spectacle frames using the correct tools to ensure stability and comfort
Basic frame repairs
Have a good knowledge of Ophthalmic lenses, tints and coatings to be able to meet visual / lifestyle requirements
Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer
Correct completion of NHS paperwork and written records in-line with company procedures
Making follow up appointments for customers
Use a focimeter to find the prescription from spectacles
Communicate contact lenses suitability, features and benefits
Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing
Explaining offers and products to customers
Taking payments from customers
Being able to problem solve with basic optical concerns
Understanding business KPIs and how they affect the practices profitability
Training Outcome:
The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:
Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician
Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses
Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-Optical aids such as bump-ons
Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions
Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses
In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others
Other non-clinical roles:
Practice Management, you could complete a management course
Practice ownership, you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise
Employer Description:Eye care made easy. Advanced tests, expert guidance, and stylish brands to keep you seeing and looking your bestWorking Hours :9.00am - 5.30pm over 5 days - Monday - Friday. Saturdays will vary depending on rota/business needs.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Dispensing Optician / Trainee Dispensing Optician – Medway & TonbridgeFull Time or Part Time | Independent Opticians | £28,000 to £31,000 DOE + Professional Fees
Zest Optical are working alongside a well-established independent opticians to recruit a Dispensing Optician or Trainee Dispensing Optician to join their teams across Medway and Tonbridge.
This is an opportunity to join a fully independent practice that focuses on patient care, quality eyewear and a personalised service. The role offers a varied working environment across two practices located close to each other, with a supportive team and a strong clinical focus.
The Role• Working across two independent optical practices in Medway and Tonbridge (Can be based just at one practice)• Delivering high-quality dispensing, including more complex prescriptions• Taking accurate measurements to ensure precise lens fitting and comfort• Supporting patients with frame styling and lens choices tailored to their lifestyle• Carrying out fittings, adjustments and minor repairs• Providing clear advice on lens options, coatings and aftercare• Supporting the Optometrist throughout the patient journey• Assisting with training and supervision of Optical Assistants where required• Managing orders, liaising with laboratories and maintaining accurate records
The Practice• Fully independent opticians with a strong reputation locally• Focus on personalised service and high-quality eyewear• Close-knit team environment with a supportive approach• Modern practices with a broad selection of frames and lenses• Working across two practiceswherever possible
Salary & Benefits• Salary between £28,000 and £31,000 depending on experience• Professional fees paid• Full time or part time considered• 1 in 4 Saturdays off• No Sundays or bank holidays• Working hours: 9am to 5:30pm (Mon–Fri), 9am to 5pm (Sat)
Requirements• Qualified Dispensing Optician, Pre-Reg DO, or experienced Optical Assistant looking to progress• Strong dispensing skills with a patient-focused approach• Confident communication and ability to build rapport• Interest in working within an independent practice setting
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV for consideration.
For more information, contact Rebecca at Zest Optical on 0114 238 1726.....Read more...
Looking to make a real difference supporting children and young people with additional needs?A specialist school in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Therapies Assistant to join its multidisciplinary team.This is an opportunity to work in a relationship-focused, therapeutic environment supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated SEND, where staff work closely across education and therapy to create a consistent, nurturing approach.You will support pupils throughout the school day, helping with emotional regulation, engagement in learning, and transitions, while working collaboratively with teachers and therapists as part of a unified team.We are looking for someone with previous experience working as a Therapies Assistant in a school or therapeutic setting, ideally within SEMH or SEND, who is compassionate, resilient and confident in supporting children with complex needs.This is a permanent role for a Therapies Assistant based in Chelmsford.Some fantastic benefits include:
Private healthcare package (including dental, optical and mental health)Up to 100% funding for professional qualificationsCycle to work schemeBalanced workload with supportive, friendly team
Person specification:
Previous experience working as a Therapies Assistant in a school or therapeutic setting (essential)Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH and/or additional needsStrong understanding of emotional regulation and trauma-informed or relationship-based approachesAbility to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who present with complex needs.....Read more...
Looking to make a real difference supporting children and young people with additional needs?A specialist school in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join its multidisciplinary team.This is an opportunity to work in a relationship-focused, therapeutic environment supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated SEND, where staff work closely across education and therapy to create a consistent, nurturing approach.You will support pupils throughout the school day, helping with emotional regulation, engagement in learning, and transitions, while working collaboratively with teachers and therapists as part of a unified team.We are looking for someone with previous experience working as a Therapies Assistant in a school or therapeutic setting, ideally within SEMH or SEND, who is compassionate, resilient and confident in supporting children with complex needs.This is a permanent role for a Teaching Assistant based in Chelmsford.Some fantastic benefits include:
Private healthcare package (including dental, optical and mental health)Up to 100% funding for professional qualificationsCycle to work schemeBalanced workload with supportive, friendly team
Person specification:
Previous experience working as a Teaching/Therapies Assistant in a school or therapeutic setting (essential)Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH and/or additional needsStrong understanding of emotional regulation and trauma-informed or relationship-based approachesAbility to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who present with complex needs.Candidates must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.....Read more...
Reading lens and frame specifications from prescriptions
Using blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses to the correct shape and fit
Assembling lenses into frames
Tinting of lenses to provide UV protection and a variety of colours
Ordering frames and lenses
Quality checking of completed glasses
Good housekeeping and machine maintenance
Training:
Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working
Daily on-the-job training in store - no college to attend
Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment
Training Outcome:Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Spectacle Technician with a massive range of career options ahead of you.
For those applicants who are considered "not apprenticeship ready", a Pre-Apprenticeship programme may be offered in the same store. Employer Description:Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers. You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.Working Hours :Full-time to include weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.0.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Optometrist Jobs – Independent Opticians, Chichester
60-70K
Zest Optical are currently working with a long-established independent Opticians in Chichester to recruit a full time Optometrist.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded independent practice with a reputation for professional eye care, stylish dispensing, and exceptional personal service. The practice has been established in the area for decades and has built a loyal patient base through its patient-first approach and relaxed clinical environment.
The practice offers spacious and modern testing and dispensing areas, premium eyewear collections, and the time to deliver a genuinely personalised service.
The Role
Work within a single independent practice in Chichester
Deliver thorough sight tests with 30 minute appointments
OCT and Optomap available
Provide a high level of patient care in a relaxed setting
Opportunity to work with complex prescriptions and varied patient needs
Stylish dispensing environment with premium eyewear collections
Work alongside a small, experienced and supportive team
Build long-term patient relationships within an established independent practice
Requirements
GOC registered Optometrist
Strong communication skills and patient focus
Enjoy working in a close-knit independent environment
Passion for delivering high levels of personalised care
Comfortable working in a practice focused on quality over volume
Package
4.5 days per week
8:45am – 5:30pm midweek
9:45am – 1pm on Saturdays
No late nights or bank holidays
Salary between £60,000 and £70,000 DOE, Pro Rata
Supportive independent practice environment
Relaxed testing times
Opportunity to work with premium products and advanced equipment
Apply now by sending your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical using the ‘Apply’ link as soon as possible
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