Contact Lens Optician

Specsavers; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£10,000 Welcome Bonus (Terms apply)

33 days holiday

Birthday off

GOC fees paid

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Job summary

Specsavers in Shrewsbury is seeking a certified Contact Lens Optician to fit contact lenses and provide aftercare, offering patients alternatives to glasses. You will join an established team of clinicians and retail colleagues, delivering outstanding customer service while meeting business targets.

This role includes a generous salary, welcome bonus and comprehensive benefits. Join Specsavers and help patients achieve clearer vision with quality eye care and expert guidance in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Must hold a Contact Lens Certification and strong knowledge of lens options.
• Excellent communication with customers at all levels.
• Customer-service oriented with target-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contact lens fitting and aftercare services.
• Provide alternatives to glasses and support patient needs.
• Work with in-store team to meet targets and deliver great service.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Adaptable to change

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?

• 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 to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and 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.

Got all of these?