Optical Assistant

Optical Assistant – Julian Davies Opticians | St Mellons, Cardiff

At Julian Davies Opticians, we believe great eyecare is personal. Our St Mellons practice has been caring for its local community for decades, combining the warmth of an independent optician with the expertise and opportunities of an established optical group. From helping patients find their perfect frames to supporting specialist services including low vision and urgent eyecare, we're proud to make a real difference to people's everyday lives.

Whether you're experienced in optics or looking for a completely new career, you'll be joining a welcoming, knowledgeable team where you can learn, develop and feel valued.

A rewarding role with some fantastic benefits!

• Your birthday off in addition to your holiday allowance - a little extra time to celebrate!

• No Sunday or bank holiday working

• Ongoing learning opportunities

• Access to Simplyhealth cashback benefits

• Retail discounts

• Cycle to work scheme

• A supportive, experienced team who will help you develop

• The chance to work with exciting eyewear collections and a variety of specialist eyecare services

If you're a people person with a passion for delivering brilliant customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Optical Assistant, you'll play an important part in making every patient feel welcome, supported and confident in their eyecare choices.

What you'll be doing:

• Welcoming patients and creating a fantastic first impression

• Helping patients choose frames and lenses to suit their needs and style

• Supporting appointments and the smooth running of the practice

• Developing your knowledge of eyewear, eye health and specialist optical services

• Building genuine relationships with patients in the local community

Who we're looking for:

You don't need to have worked in optics before! We're looking for someone friendly, enthusiastic and eager to learn. Experience in optics would be an advantage, but a strong background in customer service, retail or hospitality could be just as valuable. You'll have the support of an experienced team who love sharing their knowledge, with opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Some Saturday working is required

Could this be your next chapter?

Whether you're an experienced Optical Assistant or completely new to optics, we'd love to get to know you. Click Apply Now and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!