Optical Assistant - Online Retailer

Position: Optical Assistant - Online Retailer Greater Permanent)
Head office, Bury (Greater Manchester)
Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time (min. 30 hrs/week)

A unique opportunity has arisen for an Optical Assistant to join the UK's leading independent online retailer of luxury sunglasses and prescription eyewear, headquartered near Bury, Greater Manchester.

With over 20 years of experience and more than 26,000 5‑star Trustpilot reviews, they combine expert optical knowledge with trend-setting fashion to deliver a standout customer experience.

Job Type & Location

Permanent, ideally full time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Office-based near Bury, Greater Manchester

Position Overview

As an Optical Assistant, you'll be a key member of the customer service team, providing personalised eyewear advice and support to customers over email, live chat, and phone. You'll leverage your optical knowledge to guide customers through frame and lens selections, order-related questions, and aftercare, ensuring every interaction reflects the team's commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to customer enquiries via digital channels (email, chat, phone)
Provide tailored recommendations for frames, prescription lenses, and sunglasses
Support customers with order tracking, modifications, and aftercare advice
Identify and resolve customer concerns with empathy and efficiency
Utilise internal systems to manage and log customer interactions accurately
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products and procedures, and share insights with the team

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as an Optical Assistant
Strong understanding of prescription lenses, optical frames, and sunglasses
Excellent communication and customer service skills with a calm and professional demeanor
Comfortable multitasking across digital communication channels and administrative systems
A team player who is organised, attentive to detail, and commercially aware

What's On Offer

Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:

.5 hours per week, full or part-time considered

Schedule:

9 am - 5 pm, including occasional weekend shifts
Annual Leave: 26 days plus Bank Holidays
Benefits:
Staff discount, pension scheme, paid professional development fees
Work Environment:
Modern head office with onsite Optical Glazing Lab and fulfilment centre, supported by a friendly and dynamic team

If you're an experienced Optical Assistant looking to apply your clinical knowledge in a new environment within the industry, this is the opportunity for you.

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