OPTICAL ASSISTANT
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Romsey Eyecare we are passionate about our patients. We use our skills and knowledge to improve people’s wellbeing through optimising their eye health, quality of vision and finding the best eyewear solution for every occasion.
Our fun, friendly team ensures that every member feels valued and motivated, and is supported to develop. We pride ourselves on our teamwork and we're a group of animal lovers - when you work with us, there's even an option to bring your pet to work with you!
"Are you bright and ambitious, ready to challenge yourself to discover and learn new things? If so, you could be the fabulous individual we're looking for to join our successful crew!"
Previous optical experience not necessary, training will be provided.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST:-
- Be a people person with a passion for improving someone's day
- Be enthusiastic, keen to learn and develop new skills
- Be committed to a new career
- Be motivated to excel
- Be adaptable to new ways of working
- Have basic IT skills
- Have good attention to detail
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Building rapport with customers and giving them a friendly, memorable experience.
- Prepare patients for their sight exams and other appointments
- Dispense the perfect frame and lenses
- Frame fitting
- Order contact lenses
- Helping around the practice with admin work.
BENEFITS:
- Staff discount package
- Bonus scheme
- Work socials
- Opportunity to bring your dog to work
- Opportunities for growth and development (including the potential to be sponsored through a course to become a qualified Dispensing Optician)
- Complete in practice training provided
- Funded external training opportunities
- A safe and supportive work environment
- Pension scheme
SALARY:
Dependent on experience.
Visit
https://www.romsey-eyecare.co.uk/joinourteam
to find out more.
Work Pattern
- Full time, Saturday work, no Sundays / bank holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £20,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Romsey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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 Romsey 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 £20,500 - £20,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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