Experienced Optical Assistant

Posted Date 1 day ago(07/01/2026 12:10)
Job ID
2026-4848
# of Openings
1
Job Locations
UK-Essex-Epping

What’s in it for you?

Experienced Optical Assistant Vacancy - Aves Optometrists

 

Aves Optometry is a well-established practice serving a loyal, affluent clientele.

Fully equipped with the latest technology, including Optix PMS, OCTs, Phoropters, and 40-minute testing slots to ensure thorough and personalised care.

 

We have a loyal patient database and a wide selection of frames and lenses (including designer brands) with a focus on clinical excellence and high-quality care.

 

For us, patients come before performance.

 

As Experienced Optical Assistant, this will provide you with the freedom, choice, and continuity of care needed to ensure your patients leave with the perfect solution every time.

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.

 

You will be an integral part of our team here at Aves Optometrists. 

 

We are also looking for someone who shares our dedication to putting patients first, and spending the time needed to get to the bottom of their visual needs.

 

Equally important to us is the way you interact with patients. Providing a friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must.

 

Ultimately, you must be an ambassador for our brand and profession within the local community.

 

Educating others about the benefits of independent eye care is an ongoing challenge and one that we look forward to meeting head-on with you as a part of our team.

 

About Us

 

We are a committed independent, dedicated to providing our patients with high-quality care and an exceptional experience in practice.

 

Additional Information:

 

  • Our frame selection includes Lindberg, Moscot, Tom Ford, Face-a-Face, Maui Jim
  • We have 3 consulting rooms
  • We are a team of 7
  • The role requires you to work alternate Saturdays
  • Gain flexibility to work across our other practices in Dunmow and Chelmsford, offering variety and development opportunities

 

Key skills and experience required:
  • Would consider a range of experiences
  • Energetic and enthusiastic 
  • Proactive and ambitious
  • Excellent customer service skills and
  • Ability to contribute towards excellent team culture

 

Application Process:
1. Informal interview
2. Trial days (choose one day or up to three for a full experience)
3. Final interview and offer

 

Our local community is part of our identity here and we constantly see the benefits our work has when we’re out and about in the area.

 

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 £27,000.00

Salary - Min

GBP £25,000.00

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