Optical Assistant Office Based​/Dispensing

Optical Assistant - Kent - Office Based / Dispensing

About the opportunity

This is a genuinely different kind of Optical Assistant role. You’ll be joining a family‑run, domiciliary optician that delivers high‑quality eye care directly to patients in a care home setting. The focus here is on time, relationships and meaningful care – not targets or conveyor‑belt dispensing.

If you enjoy variety, autonomy and meeting people from all walks of life, this role offers a refreshing alternative to traditional practice اعلی work.

Your week will be deliberately split to give you balance and variety.

• Field work: accompany the optometrist on care‑home visits, support patients with frame selection, dispensing advice and personalised recommendations.
• Office days: coordinate lens and frame orders, liaise with suppliers, update families on progress, and ensure every dispense is delivered accurately, smoothly and on time. You’ll play a key role in ensuring continuity of care from consultation through to delivery and aftercare.

• Proven track record within the optical industry
• Comfortable working independently and out in the community
• Patient‑focused, personable and organised
• Enjoys variety and building genuine relationships with patients
• Full driving licence preferred due to domiciliary work

• Total flexibility on salary, hours and working pattern
• A refreshing alternative to high‑street practice life
• A role split between being out on the road and office‑based work
• Exposure to a wide range of patients, settings and experiences
• Supportive, close‑knit team with a strong purpose and values
• The opportunity to make a real difference to people who truly value your care

For a confidential conversation to find out more, click the ‘apply’ link.

Job Title: Optical Assistant - Kent - Office Based / Dispensing

Company: Zest Business Group

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Posted: Jan 12th 2026

Closes: Aqua 12th 2026

Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time