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Optical Assistant

Employer
Inspired Selections
Location
Stevenage
Salary
£23,000
Closing date
27 Jun 2022

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Job Role
Optical Assistant
Sector
Multiple Practice
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

A great opportunity has become available for a full time Optical Assistant/ Assistant Manager in a busy practice, you must be proficient in all aspects of dispensing and commercially aware with good customer service skills.
You will be working in a busy store in the Stevenage area, although busy you can expect a relaxed and easy going feel on a day to day basis.

My client is a very well respected company with an excellent reputation and this practice is the opticians of choice in the local area.
This practice is situated on a busy high street and has a large and loyal customer base. They have a very friendly and welcoming team in place; who all work with each other to deliver the highest levels of customer care.

Responsibilities of the Optical Assistant

The role will entail dispensing spectacles to all levels, conducting pre-screen tests and contact lens teaches. You will also be required to carry out frame styling and give patients advice on best options. Reception duties and general admin will also be a part of the role and helping with the smooth running of the practice.

If you are looking for more of a senior role rather than an Optical Assistant the you will be managing the team of 12 staff beteween 2 practices.
The main duties of this role will be to manage, control and keep a handle on the shopfloor staff. This includes training & development, identifying areas of improvement; creating individual plans and targets and implementing these to overcome such areas.
You will make sure the shopfloor team are seeing to patients, answering phones and completing their daily duties.
Able to train, coach and motivate the team towards targets.
Lead from the front and be able to handle problems and queries.

Requirements of the Optical Assistant

You will ideally have previous management experience and will need a minimum of 2 years’ experience in optics ideally as Supervisor/ Assistant Manager level.
You will be a confident leader and be able to delegate, train staff and be on hand to keep control of the shopfloor.
You will be a friendly, yet professional person who is able to work with and lead a team, whilst also create relationships and be on your team’s level.
You will have previous optical experience and be competent in all dispensing as well as having a wide range of frames and lens knowledge.

Compensation for the Optical Assistant

For your efforts a competitive salary package up to £23,000 dependent on your experience is on offer, along with a strong bonus scheme and additional benefits. You will also have the opportunity to receive some further training and join a professional team in a fun and relaxed environment.

What happens next?

Once you have applied, one of the experienced team at Inspired Selections will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail.
They will also go over your previous experience from your CV and your current situation to make sure you have the relevant experience and match what the client is looking for.
Once this has been discussed leave it to us and we will arrange the meeting for you.

To apply for this new and rare opportunity:

– Call Chris at Inspired Selections on 0121 778 6999
– Upload your C.V to www.inspiredselections.co.uk
– SMS your Name and Availability for a call to 07537417722

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