OPTICAL ASSISTANT Reading, Berkshire Salary up to £28,000 Join a Lovely Opticians in the Heart of Reading! Looking for a fresh start in a great location with an opportunity to develop your optical career? Reading is a vibrant town in Berkshire, offering excellent shopping, restaurants, cafes and leisure facilities, alongside fantastic transport links.

With its mix of town-centre convenience and beautiful surrounding countryside, it's a great place to work and enjoy a good work-life balance. We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and customer-focused Optical Assistant to join a welcoming independent opticians with a strong focus on providing excellent eye care and personal service. The Role As an Optical Assistant, you'll play an important part in ensuring patients receive a friendly, professional and positive experience.

Your responsibilities will include: Welcoming patients and providing excellent customer service. Carrying out pre-screening and basic eye health checks. Supporting the Optometrist and ensuring smooth patient journeys. Helping patients choose suitable frames and lenses. Dispensing spectacles and advising on lens options. Adjusting, fitting and repairing spectacles. Supporting patients with contact lens enquiries and teaches. Maintaining a welcoming and professional practice environment.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £28,000. Generous holiday allowance. Ongoing training and development.

Genuine opportunities for career progression. Friendly and supportive working environment. Work within an established practice.

Who We're Looking For Ideally, you'll have: Previous experience working as an Optical Assistant. Good knowledge of dispensing and optical products. Excellent communication and customer service skills.

A friendly, positive and professional approach. A genuine passion for optics and helping people. The ability to work well as part of a team.

Interested? If you're an experienced Optical Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a lovely optical practice, this could be just what you're looking for! Get in touch with Karen at Lunaria Recruitment for a confidential chat.

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