Contact Lens Optician - Colchester

Specsavers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Birthday off

Medical & dental cover

GOC fees paid

Pension contribution

CET support

OCT technology access

Headspace app

33 days holiday including BH

Job summary

Specsavers Colchester is seeking a qualified Contact Lens Optician to join our team. You will conduct contact lens fittings, aftercare, and advise customers on lens options, promotions, and spectacle dispensing.

The role requires a GOC number and prior optician experience, with a strong focus on patient care and efficiency. The position offers a competitive £43,000 salary, a £20,000 welcome bonus, 33 days holiday, and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental cover and CET support.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working in an optician.
• Must have a valid GOC number.

Responsibilities

• Carry out contact lens fitting and aftercare per guidelines.
• Advise customers on lens options and promotions.
• Manage appointment times to minimize waiting.
• Provide insertion/removal instruction.

Skills

Contact lens fitting

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

GOC registered

Job description

Location: Colchester

Salary: Competitive salary of £43,000 depending on experience + £20K Welcome Bonus (Terms apply)
Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician and must have a GOC number.

As a Contact Lens Optician , there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being part of the Specsavers team where you’ll be part of a family that works together to give every customer the best possible service. Your role in this is crucial. With one in three UK contact lens wearers coming to us for lenses and advice, we ensure that millions of people get the right lenses, at a price they can afford.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary of £43K depending on experience
• £20K Welcome Bonus (Terms apply)
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday including BH
• Birthday off
• Medical & Dental cover
• GOC fees paid
• Pension contribution
• Support with CET
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge clinical technology, such as OCT
• Specsavers Enhanced Perks - Perks is our discounted benefits scheme.
• Subscription to the “Headspace” App
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

The Role in a Nutshell:

• Carry out contact lens fitting and aftercare in accordance with Company procedures and professional guidelines
• Deal with general enquiries and advise customers on contact lenses
• Ensure that all customers have a clear understanding of the contact lens options for their prescription. Advise customers on spectacle dispensing options, including current promotions
• Ensure that appointment times are efficiently managed and that customer waiting time is minimized
• Provide insertion / removal instruction to patients as required

Then there’s you

As a qualified Contact Lens Optician, you’ll have what it takes to put customers at their ease. You’re also team-focused, with a passion for what you do – so you’re always up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry. With this approach plus our exciting career development options, you’ll stand every chance of going far.

About Specsavers:
Specsavers began 40 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug, and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody. Their passion for optometry has led Specsavers to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of thousands of colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe. We are proud of how far we’ve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us too.