Optical Assistant Jobs in Bury - Optical Admin Assistant
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Salary: £25,000-£26,000
Hours: Full Time or Part Time (30-37.5 hours per week)
Optical Assistant Job - Bury
Zest Optical are currently recruiting for an Optical Admin Assistant job in Bury to join the head office team of a leading independent online retailer of luxury sunglasses and prescription eyewear.
With over 20 years of experience and more than 26,000 5-star reviews, the business has built a strong reputation for combining optical expertise with fashion-led products and a high-quality customer experience.
This is a unique opportunity for an Optical Assistant to step away from the shop floor and into a central, operations-focused role, supporting the smooth running of the business behind the scenes.
Why This Role Is Different
* Move into a head office role within the optical industry
* Work at the centre of the business across customer service, lab and logistics teams
* Join a market-leading online optical retailer
* Work in a modern HQ with an on-site glazing lab and fulfilment centre
* A varied role where your optical knowledge is applied in a new way
Optical Admin Assistant - Role
* Act as the key link between customer services and lab teams
* Support order tracking, amendments, and aftercare communication
* Liaise with external partners regarding orders and queries
* Manage stock control and maintain accurate inventory processes
* Use internal systems to log activity and maintain records
* Support the smooth day-to-day running of operations
Optical Assistant - Requirements
* Previous experience working as an Optical Assistant
* Good understanding of optical products and processes
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* Confident communicator across teams and external partners
* Comfortable working across systems and managing multiple tasks
* Detail-focused, proactive and team-oriented approach
Optical Assistant - Salary & Benefits
* Salary £25,000-£26,000 depending on experience
* 30-37.5 hours per week (full or part-time options available)
* Typical hours 9:00am - 5:00pm
* Weekend working included (Saturday or Sunday)
* 26 days holiday + bank holidays
* Staff discount and pension scheme
* Paid professional development fees
* Modern head office environment with a collaborative team
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