Prime Optical

Prime Optical is an independent specialist optical recruitment consultancy with over ten years of experience and deep expertise in the optical recruitment market. The company prides itself on its reputation, performance, and approachability, operating with the goal of being the best optical recruitment consultancy rather than the biggest. Prime Optical recruits for a comprehensive range of optical roles nationwide, including optometrists, dispensing opticians, trainee dispensing opticians, optical assistants, practice managers, pre-registration optometrists, regional managers, contact lens opticians, lab technicians, lab managers, and in-store trainers. The company operates as a consultancy rather than simply an agency, employing specialist candidate attraction strategies and providing added-value services such as career coaching, salary benchmarking, interview advice, and market insight.

Prime Optical specialises exclusively in the optical and optometry sector, working with the UK's leading independent opticians and multiples to match candidates with suitable career opportunities. The company maintains an extensive network of relationships within the optical industry and utilises state-of-the-art software and in-depth market intelligence to reach talented candidates quickly. All candidates are thoroughly interviewed and fully briefed on roles before being put forward, ensuring a high-quality match between candidate and employer. The company handles all compliance documentation securely under strict data protection rules, with daily backups of candidate information.

Based in London, Prime Optical serves clients and candidates across the United Kingdom, building long-lasting partnerships centred on recruitment success and understanding exact vacancy requirements. Clients choose Prime Optical for their ability to find candidates where others have failed, combined with their genuine understanding of business needs and commitment to saving time and money whilst working to specified timeframes. The company's approach focuses on listening to practices, understanding company values and culture, and delivering professional, confidential guidance throughout the recruitment process, making Prime Optical the preferred choice for optical sector recruitment.