Contact Lens Optician

Vision Express; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading eyecare provider as a Contact Lens Optician and make a difference in the lives of nearly 4 million people in the UK. This role offers flexibility to fit your lifestyle, whether it's around family commitments or a compressed work week. You'll be part of a diverse team dedicated to providing the best care and support to customers. With over 550 stores, you'll have ample opportunities for career growth and development. Enjoy a range of benefits, including free eyewear, generous bonuses, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Free eyewear up to £550 annually

On target bonuses up to £4,200 per year

Stretch target bonuses up to £8,400 per year

Family and friends discount

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities with OneSight Foundation

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Optical Council.
• Passion for eyecare and customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional eyecare services to customers.
• Maintain accurate records and understand prescriptions.

Skills

Solution focused

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Knowledge of contact lens technologies

Knowledge of managing conditions

Strong work ethic

Education

Approved qualification as a Contact Lens Optician

Job description

Role overview

Are you a qualified Contact Lens Optician interested in working with one of the UK’s leading eyecare providers?

For nearly 4 million people in the UK, contact lenses offer an alternative solution for better vision without getting in the way of daily life and our contact lens ambitions are growing so if you’re a Contact Lens Optician with a passion for what you do, we want you on our team!

To apply for this role, you must have an approved qualification to practice as a Contact Lens Optician in the UK and be registered with the General Optical Council.

Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further.

Benefits

1. Free eyewear up to £550 annually with immediate eligibility.
2. On target bonuses of up to £4,200 per year.
3. Stretch target bonuses of up to £8,400 per year.
4. Family and friends discount of 75%, 50% and 25% with a free eye test.
5. 33 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
6. Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing.
7. Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation.

Some skills that will help you succeed:

1. Solution focused and able to understand individual eyecare needs.
2. Attention to detail, understanding prescriptions and maintaining records accurately.
3. Excellent communication and confidence when supporting customers in clinic.
4. Knowledge of the latest contact lens technologies and industry regulations.
5. Knowledge of managing conditions such as dry eye and myopia.
6. Strong work ethic with an understanding of how your role impacts team performance.

Why Vision Express?

Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential.

Together, we believe that we’re made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.