Contact Lens Optician

Specsavers; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £10,000

Bonus scheme

33 days holiday

Birthday off

GOC fees paid

Employer pension contribution

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Shrewsbury is seeking a certified Contact Lens Optician to fit contact lenses and provide comprehensive aftercare. You will join an established team in a store focused on patient care and innovation, supported by a strong benefits package and ongoing training.

The role offers a mix of full- or part-time opportunities with salary up to £40,000 (DOE) and a generous welcome bonus. A supportive environment with pension contributions and extensive employee perks awaits.

Qualifications

• Must have a Contact Lens Certification and solid knowledge of contact lens options, features and benefits.
• Excellent communication with patients at all levels and a world-class service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contact lens fitting and aftercare services.
• Explain lens options and benefits to patients and support their choices.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and contribute to store targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

Contact Lens Certification

Job description

Ready to be the reason our patients can find freedom with their lenses? As a certified Contact Lens Optician, you’ll be able to provide an alternative to glasses by conducting contact lens fitting and aftercare services. As part of the Specsavers team, you’ll join an industry leader, experience real innovation, and be supported by an incredible team to always get the job done well.

Our store

Based in Shrewsbury, Market town in Shropshire

Our team

We have team of established clinicians and retail colleagues in the store.

What’s on offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Salary up to £40,000 (DOE)
• £10,000 Welcome Bonus (Terms apply)
• Bonus scheme in place
• Full or part-time role
• 33 days holiday
• Birthday off
• GOC fees paid
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role.Firstly, you’ll need a Contact Lens Certification and excellent working knowledge of contact lens options, features and benefits. You’ll also need to effectively communicate with people at all levels, be adaptable and open to change, have a world-class customer service approach to everything you do, and be driven and motivated to achieve your own and the business’ targets.

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