Boots Opticians
Optical Assistant
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Experienced Optical Assistant – Boots Opticians Franchise, Borehamwood
We are looking for an experienced Optical Assistant to join our friendly and established Boots Opticians franchise team in Borehamwood.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous optical experience who enjoys delivering a high standard of customer care, working in a busy practice and helping patients find the right eyewear and lens solutions for their needs.
We are looking for someone confident, professional and reliable who can become a valued part of the team and contribute from day one.
About the role
As an Optical Assistant, you will support customers throughout their journey in practice, from their initial visit through to dispensing, collection and aftercare.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising customers on frames, lenses and lens enhancements
- Helping customers choose frames suited to their prescription, lifestyle and personal style
- Discussing ophthalmic lens options and making appropriate recommendations
- Supporting clinics with pre-screening and administrative duties
- Carrying out spectacle collections, fittings and adjustments
- Providing excellent aftercare and resolving customer queries
- Maintaining high standards of customer service and professionalism
- Supporting the wider team with the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- A minimum of one year’s previous Optical Assistant experience
- Previous optical dispensing experience
- A good understanding of ophthalmic lenses and lens options
- Confidence discussing lenses and lens enhancements with customers
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- A friendly, professional and reliable approach
- The ability to work well in a busy retail and clinical environment
- A positive attitude and strong team-working skills
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Please note: this position is not suitable for trainees or applicants without previous optical experience.
Hours
- Full-time, permanent position
- 9:00am to 5:30pm
- Saturdays required
- One weekday off each week
Salary
Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
Why join us?
You will be joining a friendly and supportive team in an established practice, with the opportunity to further develop your optical knowledge and experience while providing a high standard of care to our patients.
If you are an experienced Optical Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we would be very pleased to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a brief summary of your optical experience and current availability.
This vacancy is for an independently operated Boots Opticians franchise store.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London