Optical Assistant - Daventry - Independent Practice
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,500 to £25,500 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4DR |
| Company: | Zest Business Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3955KL_1769530453 |
Summary
About the Opportunity
Zest Optical are recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent optical practice in Daventry for an Optical Assistant to join their friendly, service-led team.
This is a modern, relaxed practice with a strong local reputation for delivering exceptional customer care and a thoughtfully curated range of popular and distinctive designer eyewear. The environment is calm, professional, and genuinely supportive - ideal for someone who enjoys going the extra mile for patients.
The Role
As an Optical Assistant, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming, high-quality experience for every patient.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting patients throughout their visit in practice
- Dispensing spectacles and assisting with frame and lens selection
- Supporting contact lens services
- Adjustments, repairs, and collections
- Working within a single-testing clinic environment
- Delivering consistently high standards of customer care
About You
This role would suit someone who:
- Has experience working within optics or
- Has a strong background in a customer-facing role and enjoys delivering outstanding service
- Is calm, confident, and comfortable speaking with patients
- Takes pride in going above and beyond for customers
- Is eager to learn and develop within a supportive environment
- Is looking for a flexible, part-time role within an independent practice
What's On Offer
- £25,000 FTE (pro-rata for 2-4 days)
- Flexible working days
- Half-day Saturdays
- A relaxed, service-focused working environment
- Advanced equipment and modern surroundings
- A close-knit, supportive team
- A role where care, quality, and relationships come first
How to Apply
If you're looking for an Optical Assistant role where you can take pride in your service, enjoy flexibility, and feel genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Kieran Lindley via WhatsApp for more information.