Pay: £24,500.00-£28,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Mobile Optical Assistant – Career Development Opportunity
Location: Bristol (Gloucester Road, Wells Road) and Nailsea, mobile role)
Salary: £24,500 – £28,000+ (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time (5 days, 8:45am–5:30pm) or part-time options available
No Sundays, Evenings, or Bank Holidays
Why Join Lynne Fernandes Optometrists?
We are an award-winning, independent opticians with a reputation for excellence in eye care and customer service. Our practices on Gloucester Road, Wells Road and in Nailsea offer supportive, friendly, and professional environments where your career can thrive.
Whether you're looking to grow as an Optical Advisor, progress to become a Dispensing Optician or Optometrist, or explore roles in practice management or marketing, we provide structured training and mentorship to help you succeed.
We are looking for a mobile Optical Advisor who is able to support our three Bristol based practices. Flexibility to work between Gloucester Road, Wells Road and Nailsea is essential. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside all three fantastic teams, creating a dynamic and varied working pattern.
Would suit graduate.
Here’s what our team says:
"I was offered the chance to train as a Dispensing Optician at LFO—19 years later, I’m still here!" – Becky (Dispensing Optician & Practice Manager)
"I feel valued, supported, and excited about the opportunities to progress." – Chloe (Trainee Dispensing Optician)
What We Offer
Excellent Salary & Benefits:
- £24,500–£28,000
- 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
- Vitality Health Insurance, free glasses yearly, friends & family discounts
- Company pension, cycle-to-work scheme
- Regular team outings & a positive workplace culture
Career Growth:
- Clear pathways to a great career as Optical Advisor, Dispensing Optician, Optometrist, Practice Manager, or beyond
- Tailored training from experienced mentors
- Opportunities to develop leadership, sales, and specialist optical skills
Work-Life Balance:
- No Sundays, evenings, or bank holidays
- Flexible hours (full-time or part-time considered)
- Modern, well-equipped practices with a welcoming team
Your Role as an Optical Advisor
You’ll be the face of our practices, delivering outstanding customer service while supporting patients with their optical needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Greeting patients & managing appointments
Advising on frames, lenses, and contact lenses
Conducting imaging & diagnostics (training provided)
Handling transactions & stock management
Maintaining a clean, inviting practice
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Ideally has previous optical experience
- Loves helping people and providing excellent service
- Has strong communication & sales skills
- Is organised, proactive, and eager to learn
- Enjoys working in a team-driven environment
(Role subject to DBS clearance.)
If you’re ready to grow your career in optics with a supportive, award-winning team, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Full-time hours: 38.75 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Experience:
- Optical Advisor: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £24,500.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Experience:
- Optical Advisor: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
