Lunaria Recruitment
Optical Assistant - Reading
Optical Assistant - Reading at Lunaria Recruitment, based in Reading, South East England, paying £28,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £28,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Reading, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Customer Advisor
9% below the typical rate for customer advisor
Reference 57559793
About the role
OPTICAL ASSISTANT
Reading, Berkshire
Salary up to £28,000
Join a Lovely Opticians in the Heart of Reading!
Looking for a fresh start in a great location with an opportunity to develop your optical career?
Reading is a vibrant town in Berkshire, offering excellent shopping, restaurants, cafes and leisure facilities, alongside fantastic transport links. With its mix of town-centre convenience and beautiful surrounding countryside, it's a great place to work and enjoy a good work-life balance.
We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and customer-focused Optical Assistant to join a welcoming independent opticians with a strong focus on providing excellent eye care and personal service.
The RoleAs an Optical Assistant, you'll play an important part in ensuring patients receive a friendly, professional and positive experience.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Welcoming patients and providing excellent customer service.
- Carrying out pre-screening and basic eye health checks.
- Supporting the Optometrist and ensuring smooth patient journeys.
- Helping patients choose suitable frames and lenses.
- Dispensing spectacles and advising on lens options.
- Adjusting, fitting and repairing spectacles.
- Supporting patients with contact lens enquiries and teaches.
- Maintaining a welcoming and professional practice environment.
- Salary up to £28,000.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Work within an established practice.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous experience working as an Optical Assistant.
- Good knowledge of dispensing and optical products.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- A friendly, positive and professional approach.
- A genuine passion for optics and helping people.
- The ability to work well as part of a team.
If you're an experienced Optical Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a lovely optical practice, this could be just what you're looking for!
Get in touch with Karen at Lunaria Recruitment for a confidential chat.
Lunaria Recruitment
Connecting great people with great opportunities.
Reference: 57559793 · Posted 31 minutes ago · Closes 23 Dec 2026 · Listed via Lunaria Recruitment
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