* Advanced Setup With a Fantastic Team
* Huge Scope for Progression
* Up to £27,000 + Benefits
Optical Assistant
Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £27,000
Hours: Full time
About the Opportunity
We’re recruiting on behalf of a busy, well-established optical practice in Rickmansworth for a full-time Optical Assistant to join their friendly and experienced team.
This is a high-quality, professionally run practice with 3 test rooms, typically operating a double clinic, alongside a dual audiology/optics room. The team is well supported, organised, and known for delivering consistently high standards of patient care.
It’s a great environment for someone who enjoys a structured, fast-paced setting while still maintaining a strong focus on patient experience.
The Role
As an Optical Assistant, you’ll be a key part of the patient journey, supporting both the clinical and retail sides of the practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Welcoming patients and supporting them throughout their visit
* Dispensing spectacles and advising on frames and lenses
* Pre-screening and supporting clinics
* Adjustments, repairs, and collections
* Supporting diary management and day-to-day practice operations
* Working closely with the wider team to deliver excellent service
About You
This role would suit someone who:
* Has previous experience as an Optical Assistant
* Is confident, personable, and comfortable speaking with patients
* Enjoys working in a busy, well-structured practice
* Takes pride in delivering high standards of customer care
* Is reliable, organised, and a strong team player
* Is looking for a stable, long-term role with development potential
What’s On Offer
* Salary up to £27,000
* Full-time, permanent role
* A busy, modern practice with strong systems in place
* Supportive leadership and an experienced team
* A varied role across clinical support and dispensing
* Excellent exposure to a high-volume, professional environment
How to Apply
If you’re an Optical Assistant looking for a well-supported role in a respected Rickmansworth practice, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch via WhatsApp for more information.