Dispensing Optician

Zest Business Group Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking near practice

Staff discount

Training and development

Job summary

Zest Optical in Coventry is seeking a GOC registered Dispensing Optician to join a well established independent group. The role focuses on quality-led, patient-centred dispensing with a clinical approach to eye care.

You will work within modern practices, assisting with complex prescriptions and collaborating closely with Optometrists and the clinical team. The position is full-time, 9:00am–5:30pm (5:00pm Saturdays) with training and staff development supported.

Qualifications

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician is required.
• Experience in independent opticians is preferred.
• Strong customer care and attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense eyewear and tailor fittings to prescription.
• Support patients with complex prescriptions and visual needs.
• Collaborate with Optometrists and clinical team.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Dispensing Optician

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

GOC registered Dispensing Optician

Job description

Zest Optical are recruiting for a Dispensing Optician on behalf of a well established independent opticians group based in Coventry.

This is a quality led, patient focused practice offering a more personal and clinical approach to eye care. The business places a strong emphasis on thorough eye examinations, advanced diagnostics, and tailored dispensing, creating an environment where both patients and staff are valued.

The practices are modern, well equipped, and known locally for delivering a high standard of service, with a loyal and returning patient base.

• Working within modern, patient focused independent practices
• Strong emphasis on clinical excellence and personalised patient care
• Providing a comprehensive and tailored dispensing service
• Supporting patients with more complex prescriptions and individual visual needs
• Wide range of high quality frames including Tom Ford, Gucci, and Oliver Peoples
• Opportunity to support specialist clinics and enhanced eye care services
• Working closely with Optometrists and the wider clinical team
• Support with future training and ongoing professional development
• Full time position, 5 days per week including most Saturdays
• Working hours 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Sat)
• GOC registered Dispensing Optician
• Confident, calm, and professional when dealing with patients
• Comfortable supporting patients with a wide range of visual needs
• Strong focus on customer care and attention to detail
• Keen to learn, develop, and progress within an independent environment

Salary and Benefits

• Salary £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• 1 in 4 Saturdays off
• Parking available close to the practice
• Support with training and professional development
• Opportunity to work within a quality driven independent practice
• Modern working environment with advanced equipment and diagnostics

This is a great opportunity for a Dispensing Optician who enjoys working in a quality led, patient focused independent practice

generous staff discount, free staff parking