Experienced Optical Assistant – £27k‑£30k + Bonus

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Optical Assistant to join a large, established optical practice in North Manchester. The role offers fixed working days, daytime hours and a supportive team environment, with a focus on delivering personalised patient care and meeting commercial targets.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome patients and build strong relationships.
• Identify each patient’s lifestyle and visual needs.
• Dispense frames, lenses and coatings confidently.
• Make needs‑led product recommendations and explain features.
• Support pre‑screening and the wider patient journey.
• Work towards individual and practice sales targets.
• Help reduce remakes through accurate dispensing.
• Assist colleagues across the practice.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 months recent experience in a UK optical practice.
• Confident optical dispensing experience.
• Good knowledge of frames, lenses and coatings.
• Experience working towards sales or ATV targets.
• Warm, personable and customer‑focused approach.
• Availability to work Saturdays.

Required skills

• Optical dispensing
• Frames, lenses and coatings knowledge

What we offer

• Salary £27,000‑£30,000 per year plus monthly bonus.
• Fixed working days, no late nights.
• Free parking and employee discount scheme.
• 50% friends and family discount.
• Support for further optical qualifications.
• Friendly, supportive working environment.