Experienced Optical Assistant

What’s in it for you?

Experienced Optical Assistant Vacancy - Packford Opticians, Woodford Green, London

Are you ready to build your optical career in a community-focused, independent practice? At Packford Opticians, we pride ourselves on offering personalised care that truly makes a difference in our patients’ lives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a great location in Woodford Green, just a short walk from the Central Line, with excellent transport links to central London.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

About the Role

We are looking for a part-time Experienced Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care, 3 days a week.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You’ll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day-to-day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a can-do attitude to every part of your day.

Our patients are loyal, returning year after year, allowing you to build long-lasting relationships and see the continuity of care you've always wanted.

We foster an environment where your voice matters, giving you the chance to shape how we provide care and deliver an exceptional patient experience.

Join us at Packford Opticians, where you can grow your clinical expertise, make a difference in children's eye health, and focus on what really matters - helping people.

Additional Information:

• This role is ideal for someone with previous experience working in optics
• We have 2 consulting rooms
• We are a small and friendly team
• This role requires you to work Saturdays
• Our appointment times are 40 minutes, 30 minutes for children

What's Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary - Max

GBP £26,000.00

Salary - Min

GBP £25,000.00