https://jobs.co.uk/job/optical-assistant-28000-32000-funded-training-vivid-optical--615257ba-14d0-4a40-bec3-2648d76437ef RSS feed for Optical Assistant - £28,000-£32,000 + Funded Training at Vivid Optical. en-gb Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:49:51 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/optical-assistant-28000-32000-funded-training-vivid-optical--615257ba-14d0-4a40-bec3-2648d76437ef https://jobs.co.uk/job/optical-assistant-28000-32000-funded-training-vivid-optical--615257ba-14d0-4a40-bec3-2648d76437ef Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:54:33 GMT Location: City | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Ready to turn a love of fashion and customer service into a career in optics? The Company This regional optical group runs eight practices across Tyneside and Northumberland and has served local high streets for over 25 years. Staff are trained in-house, and many of its dispensing opticians and practice managers started as assistants. The Position You will join a busy Newcastle practice as a full time Optical Assistant, welcoming patients, booking appointments and helping customers choose frames and lenses. Pre-screening tests are part of the day, which builds your clinical confidence quickly. A friendly team and a named mentor will support you from day one. This suits someone with optical or retail experience who is keen to train as a dispensing optician. The salary is £28,000-£32,000, depending on experience. Why Should You Apply? Salary of £28,000-£32,000, depending on experience Fully funded dispensing optician training with study leave Full product and pre-screening training in your first month 25 days'' holiday plus bank holidays Free eye tests and generous frame discounts for you and your family Employer pension One Saturday in three, with a day off in lieu Clear route to Se... Permanent