What’s in it for you?
Optical Assistant Vacancy – 3 Days – Aves Opticians and Hearing Care, Epping
At Aves Opticians, part of the Hakim Group, we combine independent, patient-first care with the backing of a modern, supportive network. Located in the heart of Epping, our newly refurbishing practice is looking for a warm, organised Part-time Optical Assistant to keep our front-of-house and administrative operations.
While your primary focus is keeping the practice running smoothly behind the scenes and greeting patients, you’ll also get hands-on training to perform pre-screening tests and occasionally support our main dispensing team during peak clinic times.
You will also receive:
- Your birthday off work
- No Sunday or bank holiday working
- Access to a Health Cash Plan (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
- Retail discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.
About the Role
What You’ll Do
Front-of-House & Admin: Welcome patients, handle phone queries, schedule appointments, and manage daily practice administration with exceptional care and efficiency.
Patient Pre-Screening: Conduct preliminary diagnostic imaging and automated tests to prepare patients for their eye exams.
Frame Repairs & Adjustments: Carry out minor frame tweaks, fits, and repairs to keep patient eyewear comfortable.
Occasional Dispensing Support: Provide occasional support to the main dispensing team once fully trained during busy clinic periods.
What We’re Looking For
Previous administrative, reception, or customer-facing experience (optical background is ideal, but not essential).
Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and a welcoming, approachable manner.
Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays.
Additional Information:
- Prior reception or customer-facing experience is preferred, though optical experience is not required
- Our frame selection includes Tom Ford, Face-a-Face, Ørgreen, Moscot, Maui Jim.
- We are a team of 7
- The role requires you to work Saturdays
What’s Next?
Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.
Salary – Max
GBP £27,000.00
Salary – Min
GBP £25,000.00