Experienced Optical Assistant

What’s in it for you?

Are you an Optical Assistant looking for your next step in a friendly, patient-focused environment? James Bryan Opticians in Chelmsford is on the lookout for someone just like you.

We’re a well-established independent practice with a reputation for delivering high-quality care, personalised service, and stylish eyewear. Our patients return repeatedly,not just because of our expertise, but because of the warm, welcoming atmosphere we've built over the years.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working as an optical assistant

• Confident with pre-screening, frame styling, and patient communication

• A team player with a can-do attitude and attention to detail

• Passionate about providing outstanding customer service

You will also receive:

• 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 

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Experienced 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.

Location highlights: Based in the vibrant city of Chelmsford, you’ll have the best of both worlds, a lively shopping and dining scene on your doorstep, and easy access to green spaces like Central Park and Hylands Estate. With excellent transport links into London and across Essex, it’s a great place to live and work.

About Us

We are a committed independent, dedicated to providing our patients with an exceptional experience in practice.

Additional Information:

• Our frame selection includes Lindberg, Prada, Tom Ford, Oakley, Maui Jim
• We have 3 consulting rooms
• We are a team of 10
• The role requires you to work Saturdays 
• Gain flexibility to work across our other practices in Dunmow and Epping, offering variety and development opportunities

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

What's Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

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Salary : $25,000 - $27,000