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Optical Assistant

Zest Business Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire SA31, Wales

Salary

£11.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Zest Optical is seeking a full-time Optical Assistant for a high-end independent practice in Carmarthen, which has been established for around 50 years.
  • The role involves working between two nearby practices, focusing on quality customer service and high-end eyewear, with an hourly rate of £11.50.
  • Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience as an Optical Assistant and a passion for excellent service and eyewear styling.
  • The position offers funding and support for training to become a Dispensing Optician, along with benefits like free high-end glasses and significant family discounts.
  • Working hours include 4.5 days a week, with one full weekend off per month, ensuring a balanced work-life schedule.

Zest Optical are currently working alongside a high end independent practice in Carmarthen to recruit a full time Optical Assistant. (To Train to become a DO)

This is a small group of independent Opticians which is very well established and has an excellent reputation in the area.

Optical Assistant - Role

  • Family run independent Opticians which has been established for around 50 years
  • Single testing room practices
  • Specialises in high end eyewear and customer service
  • Focus on quality rather than quantity
  • Travels to international trade shows to handpick exclusive eyewear - Anne & Valentin, Theo, Face a Face
  • Main lens supplier is Rodenstock but you have the freedom to work with most high quality suppliers
  • Advanced dispensing equipment - DNEye scanner
  • Working between two practices which are close by, mainly Carmarthen
  • Working 4.5 days a week - 9am to 5.30pm midweek and 9am to 12.30pm on a Sat)
  • One full weekend off a month
  • Hourly rate of £11.50/hr
  • Funding and support towards the Dispensing Optician course
  • Free or very cheap parking available close by
  • Free pair of high end glasses each year
  • Significant family discounts

Optical Assistant - Requirements

  • 1+ Years experience of working as an Optical Assistant
  • Interest is training to become a Dispensing Optician
  • A passion for offering excellent service and amazing products
  • Interest in frame brands and styling
  • Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.