Optical Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Family Eyecare is a small business in Harrow. We have a small team and look out for each other. Our goal is to provide top quality customer care to our local community.
We are looking for an Optical Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, helping customers select frames and lenses, and performing administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of optical terminology and be able to explain the features and benefits of different products. The Optical Assistant must also be comfortable with computers and be able to accurately enter customer information into our system.
Responsibilities:
- Assist customers in selecting frames and lenses that best suit their needs.
- Dispense spectacles
- Provide customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
- Assist with repairs and adjustments of eyewear.
- Maintain accurate records of patient information.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the optical area.
- Be knowledgeable about current products and services.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,639.00-£23,425.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harrow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- any optical (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Optical Assistant roles across Family Eyecare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,639 - £23,425 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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