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Optical Assistant

Salary Range
£18,000 - £21,000
£1,500 - £1,750 / mo

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Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Optical Assistant to join our team at our well-established opticians. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting customers in selecting and fitting spectacles, ensuring a positive and seamless experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Approach customers in a friendly and professional manner, promoting our services and inviting them to visit our store for comprehensive eye tests.
  • Provide outstanding customer service by assisting customers in selecting frames that suit their style and budget.
  • Conduct basic pre-screening tests such as visual acuity, visual fields, and intraocular pressure measurements.
  • Process sales transactions, manage customer data, and keep accurate records
  • Ensure a clean, organised, and well-stocked sales floor
  • Stay up-to-date with product knowledge and industry trends to effectively advise customers on lens options, coatings, and frame materials.
  • Handle customer inquiries, resolving issues, and providing relevant information about our services and products.

Requirements:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
  • Previous retail or optical experience is a plus

We offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. If you are seeking a rewarding career in a dynamic and growing industry, we encourage you to apply.

We are well-established family opticians with a strong brand across Leicestershire and Nottingham looking for the right person to join our fast-growing group. We pride ourselves on our patient care and high level of service to our thousands of returning patients.

The ideal team member will have previous experience in retail. Experience in the optical industry is preferable however, this is not compulsory and full training will be provided for the successful person.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to corby@framesopticians.co.uk. Please mention "Optical Assistant - Corby" in the subject line of your email.

Application deadline: 12/6/2023

Frames Opticians Corby is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £18,000.00-£21,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/06/2023
Expected start date: 19/06/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Optical Assistant roles across Frames Opticians - Corby's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,000 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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