Optician Work, Jobs in Plaistow, Gtl (with Salaries)

Lead Optical Assistant – Bethnal Green
Bleetmans Eyecare Centre —Bethnal Green
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
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4d
Optical Assistant - Independent Eye Clinic (Peckham/Ilford/Croydon)
Peckham Eye Clinic —London
- From £22,568 a year
- Part-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
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Sales Advisor - Chingford FT
Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care —London
- Full-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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13d
Home Visits Optical Assistant
Specsavers —East Ham
- £26,852 - £28,000 a year
- Part-time
- Employee discount
9d
Retail Optical Assistant
Vision Express —London
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Sales Associate
Ray-Ban —London
3d
Optician / Optical Assistant
The Eye Establishment —London
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Retail Optical Assistant
David Clulow —Bromley
- Full-time
Optical Assistant
Oliver Peoples —London
2d
Team Leader
Specsavers —Stratford
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Part-time
Receptionist - Retail Opticians
OPTIX at Broadgate Opticians —London
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
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13h
Optical Assistant - St.James
Cubitts —London
- £13.85 an hour
- Full-time
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Optical Assistant Receptionist
Hakim Group —London
- £12.71 - £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Patient care
- Employee discount
Optical & Hearing Assistant, Putney
Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care —London
- £25,348 a year
- Customer service
- Travel
- Employee discount
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Optical Assistant
Nasir Optics —Elm Park
- £24,500 - £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
1d
Sales Advisor - Chingford PT
Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care —London
- Customer service
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers —London
- Up to £36,000 a year
- Part-time
- Employee discount
Dispensing Optician
Vision Express —London
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Contact Lens Optician
Specsavers —Bishop's Stortford
- Up to £46,000 a year
- Part-time
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Optical Assistant
Boots —London
- Weekend availability
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Lead Optical Assistant – Bethnal Green

Bleetmans Eyecare Centre
Bethnal Green

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Job details

Part-time
£28,000 - £30,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Anatomy knowledge
Optical experience
Laboratory experience
Bachelor's degree

Full job description

Job Title: Lead Optical Assistant – Bethnal Green (4 days/week)

Location: Bethnal Green, London (E2)
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 pro rata (approx. £22,400 – £24,000 for 29 hours)
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (29 hours per week)

About Us

We are a friendly, independent optician. Our philosophy is simple: patient care comes first. No corporate sales targets. No rushed appointments. Just genuine, high-quality eyecare for our local community.

We are looking for a Lead Optical Assistant to take ownership of our Bethnal Green practice. This is a role for someone who is confident, warm, and capable of working independently.

The Role

You will be responsible for running the dispensary and supporting day-to-day operations alongside the optometrist.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced dispensing – including varifocals, bifocals, and complex prescriptions
Frame repairs – screws, nose pads, heat adjustments, and more complex fixes
NHS voucher processing – accurate, timely, and fully compliant
Opening and closing the practice independently (key holder)
Equipment operation – Essilor Neksia 500, tracer, and practice software (refresher provided)
Supervising and training junior staff
Stock ordering – frames, lenses, and consumables
Creating a warm, calm, and welcoming environment for every patient

About You

Essential Requirements

At least 3–5 years of optical experience in a patient-facing role
Confident with varifocal dispensing – able to explain options clearly to patients
Competent with frame repairs – screws, nose pads, heat adjustments
Warm, calm, and clear communication style
Able to work independently and take ownership of your work
Seeking a long-term role in an independent practice

What We Offer

Competitive salary – £28k–£30k pro rata (£22k–£24k for 29 hours)
Warm, supportive independent practice – no corporate pressure
Genuine responsibility – you will be the lead at Bethnal Green
Staff eyewear discount for you and your family
Pension scheme
Opportunity to help shape and grow a developing team

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and answer the following questions in your cover note or application message:

What is the most complex repair you have completed recently? Please describe your process.
How do you explain varifocals to a patient who feels unsure or nervous?
What appeals to you about working in an independent practice?

Applications without answers to these questions will not be considered.

Practical Test

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short, informal practical test at the practice. You will be asked to:

Complete a simple frame repair (e.g., tighten a screw or replace a nose pad)
Talk through how you would dispense a varifocal to a patient
Demonstrate your welcoming manner in a brief role-play scenario

We are looking for confidence, skill, and approach – not perfection.

About Bleetman's Eyecare Centre

We are a family-run independent optician with a strong reputation in our local community. We believe in doing optics the right way – with care, patience, and professionalism. If that sounds like your kind of place, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, click the "Apply Now" button and send your CV with your answers to the three questions above.

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

What is the most complex repair you have completed recently? Please describe your process.
How do you explain varifocals to a patient who feels unsure or nervous?
What appeals to you about working in an independent practice?

Experience:

Optical: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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