Optical Assistant - Daventry - Independent Practice

Optical Assistant Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire Salary: £25,000 FTE Hours: 2–4 days per week Working pattern: Flexible working days with half-day Saturdays 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