Mobile Optical Assistant at Allders With roots dating back to 1905, Allders Opticians has been a trusted name in eye care for over a century. Starting as a small optician and jeweller in Luton, we’ve grown into 10 modern practices across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire, blending heritage charm with cutting-edge facilities. We are opening our doors to an Optometrist to complete the team at our Sandy branch. Allders Opticians, Sandy, has been established since 1964, and we’re committed to delivering exceptional care while supporting our team with a great work-life balance — We don't open on Sundays or bank holidays and offer early finishes on Saturdays. Join us and become part of a proud history while shaping the future of our group. At Allders Opticians, we embrace the synergy of heritage and modernity. With an ongoing program of branch refits, we are committed to providing a contemporary and comfortable environment for our customers while upholding the values that have been our foundation for over a century. If you're naturally interested in fashion, science, and a role where you can interact with new people daily, this role is for you. You'll be working with amazing brands and cutting-edge equipment, all alongside our supportive and friendly team of experts. A new pair of glasses can make a huge difference to patients, and there's nothing more rewarding than seeing them smile as they leave us with the perfect pair of frames. Your birthday off work No Sunday or bank holiday working Free & regular CPD courses Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases) Retail discounts Cycle to work scheme We are looking for a full time Mobile Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You will be an integral part of our team here, helping us drive our service offering forward, always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate. We are also looking for someone who shares our dedication to putting patients first and spending the time needed to get to the bottom of their visual needs. Equally important to us is the way you interact with patients. Providing a friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must. Ultimately, you must be an ambassador for our brand and profession within the local community. Educating others about the benefits of independent eye care is an ongoing challenge and one that we look forward to meeting head-on with you as a part of our team. Duties within the role include Exceptional customer service skills - this includes patient queries, a welcoming telephone manner, pre-examinations and dispensing spectacles. Product awareness - this includes maintaining awareness of new lenses, contact lenses and frames, teaching patients how to use contact lenses and being familiar with Rodenstock prices and promotions Practice presentation - this includes ensuring the practice is kept clean, tidy and welcoming and merchandising. Administration - this includes filing, efficient record-keeping, manage booking appointments and the use of a computerised system Personal development - this includes communicating with the practice manager on self development and embracing training, seminars and any internal Allders activity Skills and interpersonal attributes · Written and verbal interpersonal communication skills, strong maths skills, professional and reliable, courteous and able to maintain confidential patient information About Us We are a committed independent, dedicated to providing our patients with an exceptional experience in practice. Additional Information: Our frame selection includes Silhouette, TIFFANY&CO, Ray-ban and more The role requires you to work alternate Saturdays The role requires you to work across all Allders practices which include Ampthill, Barton, Biggleswade, Dunstable, Flickwick, Harpenden, Leighton Buzzard, Letchworth, Sandy and St Neots. Our local community is part of our identity, and we regularly see the benefits our work has when we’re out in the area too INDHP Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team. GBP £26,000.00 GBP £24,000.00