Optical Assistant

Experienced Optical Assistant Vacancy - Mathesons Optometrists - Alresford & Grayshott

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Experienced Optical Assistant means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. 

At Matheson Optometrists & Hearing Care, we’ve been proudly serving the Hampshire community since 1984. As an independent provider of exceptional eye and hearing care, our mission is to offer personalised solutions tailored to every patients unique needs. We take pride in combining clinical excellence, state-of-the-art technology, and a warm, compassionate approach to ensure every visit is a positive experience. 

• Between £25,000-£28,000 DOE
• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Westfield 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.

We are looking for a full-time Experienced Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care across 2 practices. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

Join our close-knit, patient-focused team at Mathesons. We are seeking a versatile, proactive team player to help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our Alresford and Grayshott practices. This dynamic role combines front-of-house customer care with essential practice support.

Key Responsibilities

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 caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.

What We’re Looking For

• This role is ideal for someone with previous experience working in optics

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility to work across both practice locations

• A proactive, hands-on attitude and willingness to support all areas of the business

• This role requires you to work Saturdays

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