Edinburgh, Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
Job Description
Salary: Highly competitive salary with additional benefits and rewards.
What you’ll be doing
As an Optical Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Franchise Opticians practice team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with.
You will be based in practice and report to the practice manager. You will build great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needs to find the right product or service for them. From greeting customers, being part of the pre-screening activities of an eye-test through to helping our customers find the perfect eye-wear solution for them – no two days will be the same.
Key responsibilities
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Order, dispense and collect glasses and contact lenses
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Support with eye-tests and pre-screening activities
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Provide aftercare support through repairs and adjustments
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Complete operational and administrative tasks associated with dispensing prescriptions
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Maintain floor standards
What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)-
Passion for customer care
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Enthusiasm for learning and personal development
It would be great if you also have-
Experience in a clinical environment
Why Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.
Rewards designed for you
We offer a range of excellent rewards and benefits that will be discussed at interview stage.
A bit about us
At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what’s possible, from our customers to our colleagues. We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is so important to us, as we create a positive and inclusive workplace for everyone who steps through the door. With a supportive team and trusted brand behind you, join us, and be brilliant with Boots.
What's next
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.
Business Area
Opticians, Retail
Specialism
Boots Opticians Operations
Keywords
customer, retail, opticians, optometry, healthcare, healthcare jobs, sales assistant, sales advisor, customer advisor, Optical Support
Latitude,longitude 1
55.927167761,-3.163803490
Shift Pattern to display to candidates (displayed externally). Please select one:
Weekdays and Weekends
Hours per week
Over 35 hours per week
Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?
No
Region
OPT701 - Franchise - North
Area
OPT701 - Franchise - North
Store
3586 - Edinburgh - Cameron Toll
Req Posted Date
12-Jun-2026
Address 1
13B Cameron Toll Centre
Need To Know (New)
This is a permanent role, and we request that you only apply for the position if you can commit to the advertised hours on a permanent basis;, We are looking for candidates who will be flexible to work a variety of shift patterns throughout the week;, This role includes weekend shifts;
Are night shifts required as part of this shift pattern?
No
Do you require a second shift pattern to be advertised?
No
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