Dispensing Optician

Zest Business Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional fees covered

Flexible working options

Future progression opportunities

Job summary

A well-established independent opticians in Chelmsford is seeking a Dispensing Optician for a full or part-time role. This position emphasizes personalized patient care and quality eyewear while providing clinical freedom and flexibility in working hours. Ideal candidates should be GOC registered, detail-oriented, and passionate about dispensing. The practice offers a supportive environment, competitive salary between £28,000 to £35,000, professional fee coverage, and future progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician.
• Passion for frames, dispensing and patient care.
• Strong attention to detail and friendly, caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care while dispensing eyewear.
• Support a loyal patient base with personalized service.
• Work flexible hours including opportunities for progression.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

GOC registration

Job description

Dispensing Optician Jobs in Chelmsford, Essex | Independent Opticians

Zest Optical recruitment is working with a well‑established independent opticians in Chelmsford, Essex, to recruit a Dispensing Optician on a full or part‑time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established independent practice known for delivering a bespoke, luxury patient experience, with a strong focus on quality eyewear, advanced lens solutions and personalised care.

Dispensing Optician - The Role

• 100% independently owned opticians
• Two testing rooms
• Supportive team of six
• Well‑established practice with a loyal patient base
• Strong focus on customer care and personalised service
• Varied designer frame range including Tiffany, Cocoa Mint and Face a Face
• High‑quality lenses including Zeiss, Hoya and Rodenstock with clinical freedom
• Known for myopia management and specialist eye care services
• Flexible working options of 3, 4 or 5 days per week
• Alternate Saturdays required
• Typical opening hours between 9am and 5.30pm
• Salary range £28,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
• Professional fees covered
• Future progression opportunities, including potential management development

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician
• Passion for frames, dispensing and patient care
• Strong attention to detail
• Friendly and caring approach
• Enjoys working as part of a close‑knit team

This role would suit a Dispensing Optician looking for an independent opticians job in Chelmsford, offering flexibility, clinical freedom and a patient‑focused environment.

To avoid missing out on this Dispensing Optician vacancy in Essex, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood using the Apply link as soon as possible.