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Optical Assistant

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Burntisland, Fife, Scotland
Entry level
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Burntisland, Fife, Scotland
Entry level
Provides patient-focused optical support, including frame styling, lens selection, spectacle fittings, adjustments, aftercare, and product advice. Handles daily practice administration and uses IT systems while delivering friendly service and selling spectacles. Previous optical experience is desirable but not required because full training is provided. The role is available full or part time, with weekday working hours and no Sunday work.
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What’s in it for you?

Optical Assistant Vacancy - Ferrier & Mackinnon Optometrists, Burntisland


We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Optical Assistant means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role.


We offer a welcoming, people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you're looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

You will also receive:
  • No Sunday working
  • Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
  • Retail discounts 
  • Discounted spectacles for you & your family 
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Free parking nearby

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

About the Role

We are looking for a part time Optical Assistant to join our friendly team delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.


As an Optical Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs. You’ll also be responsible for day to day practice admin tasks, so you should be comfortable with general IT and skills. Previous retail experience woudl be advantageous.

You'll be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.


Additional Information:

  • Previous Optical experience is desirable, however not essential as full training will be given
  • A can do attitude and enthusiastic personality is essential
  • IT, retail skills and the ability to sell spectacles will be part of your every day job
  • Part time hours available, based on working full days 9.00 - 17.00 
What's Next?

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

Salary - MaxGBP £26,500.00 Salary - MinGBP £24,784.00

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