Hakim Group

Experienced Optical Assistant

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London, Greater London, England, GBR

In-Office

25K-26K Annually

Entry level

Healthtech • Professional Services • Retail

The Role

Provide optical assistance in an independent optician practice, including frame styling, lens recommendations, fittings, adjustments, and complex dispensing alongside optometrists. Build positive relationships with patients, offer welcoming service, contribute to a close-knit team, and support practice operations. The role is full-time or part-time, requires Saturdays, and demands previous optical practice experience.

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What’s in it for you?

Experienced Optical Assistant | Packford Opticians, Woodford Green

If you’re a skilled Optical Assistant who brings energy, genuine warmth, and a bright, welcoming personality to the floor - Packford Opticians is looking for you. We’re an independent practice in Woodford Green built on community, real connections, and high-quality care, and we need someone with the natural warmth to match.

We run generous 40-minute appointments (just off the Central Line), giving you actual time to connect with patients, offer honest styling advice, and build long-term relationships without feeling rushed.

You will also receive:

Work-Life Balance: No Sundays, no Bank Holidays, plus your birthday off.
Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Health cash plan cover (claim back money on routine healthcare).
Perks & Savings: Generous retail discounts and Cycle to Work scheme.
Location: Easily accessible spot in Woodford Green with excellent transport links.

About the Role

What We’re Looking For

A Warm, Friendly Personality: You’re naturally engaging, love connecting with patients of all ages, and bring a bright, positive spark to the team every day.
Optical Experience: Confident with frame styling, lens recommendations, fittings, adjustments, and handling complex dispenses alongside our optometrists.
A Team Player: You thrive in a small, close-knit environment where your voice matters and your ideas for the practice are welcomed.

The Details

Role: Full-time or Part-time (Saturdays required).
Location: Woodford Green, London (short walk from the Central Line).
Requirement: Previous optical practice experience essential.

What's Next?

Ready for a practice that values your personality as much as your expertise? Apply today - we’d love to talk!

Salary - MaxGBP £26,000.00 Salary - MinGBP £25,000.00

Skills Required

Previous optical practice experience
Experience with frame styling
Experience recommending lenses
Experience performing fittings and adjustments
Experience handling complex dispenses
Availability to work Saturdays
Warm, friendly, and engaging personality
Ability to work effectively in a small team

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The Company

3,000 Employees

Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Hakim Group is a UK- and Ireland-focused group supporting independent opticians. It partners with more than 400 joint-venture operators and supports over 500 optical locations through back-office expertise in finance, marketing, HR and recruitment, while allowing practices to retain their individuality. Its mission is to help independent optical businesses grow successfully by providing resources, expertise, peace of mind and cost-effective support.