Dispensing Optician

Zest Business Group; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

GOC fees paid

Staff parking

Job summary

Zest Optical Recruitment is recruiting for a GOC registered Dispensing Optician to join an independent practice based in Bexleyheath, Kent. The role may require occasional support at Sevenoaks and Chislehurst locations, with flexibility for the right candidate.

Salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience, with 31 days holiday and GOC fees paid. The practice values patient care and premium eyewear with ongoing training and development provided.

Qualifications

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician status required.
• Experience in dispensing and eyewear styling.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised dispensing with a focus on customer care.
• Provide expert dispensing advice and eyewear recommendations.
• Work with a supportive team across multiple locations as needed.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

GOC registered Dispensing Optician

Job description

Dispensing Optician Job - Bexleyheath, Kent

£30,000 to £35,000 DOE | Full Time | Independent Opticians

Zest Optical Recruitment is working alongside a long-established independent Opticians in Kent to recruit a full-time GOC registered Dispensing Optician.

The role is primarily based in Bexleyheath, although the practice would ideally like someone who is happy to support their Sevenoaks and Chislehurst locations as well. They are, however, flexible for the right person if they are only able to work from one practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected independent group with a long-standing reputation for outstanding patient care, advanced clinical services and carefully selected premium eyewear. The practices combine traditional values with modern technology, creating an environment where quality and customer experience always come first.

Dispensing Optician - The Role

• Full-time GOC registered Dispensing Optician position
• Ideally based between Bexleyheath, Sevenoaks and Chislehurst
• Flexible for the right candidate if they are only able to work from one practice
• Deliver a personalised dispensing experience with a strong focus on customer care
• Work with an extensive range of premium eyewear brands including Bvlgari, Kate Spade, Savile Row and Silhouette
• Provide expert dispensing advice and styling recommendations
• Work alongside another experienced Dispensing Optician and a knowledgeable, supportive team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity created due to continued growth

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
• Saturday forms part of the normal working week. Although the practice closes at 2:00pm, you are paid for a full working day and it counts as a full day for annual leave purposes.

Salary and Benefits

• £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
• 31 days holiday, including Bank Holidays
• GOC fees paid
• Staff parking available
• Stable, long-term opportunity within an established independent business
• Supportive team with genuine opportunities for development

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician
• Previous experience working within an independent or multiple Opticians
• Passion for eyewear, styling and delivering exceptional patient care
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and a professional approach
• Friendly team player who enjoys working within an independent practice