Dispensing Optician

Boots UK; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Job summary

A leading UK retail chain is looking for a qualified Dispensing Optician for their East Kilbride location. This entry-level part-time role involves providing clinical support, customer care, and expert advice on eyewear. Ideal candidates will be registered with the General Optical Council, eager to learn, and able to embrace new technology. The role offers numerous benefits, including a retirement savings plan and generous employee discounts, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about learning and development, completing all CPD training as required.
• Ability to provide expert knowledge to patients with specialist requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in-store for regulated dispensing.
• Inspire the Optical team to offer the best service.
• Listen to customer needs and provide expertise.
• Help customers choose suitable eyewear.
• Support efficient operational processes.
• Provide expert knowledge for specialist requirements.

Skills

Customer care

Expert advice

Clinical support

Knowledge sharing

Technology embrace

Education

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

Job description

Boots UK, East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom

About The Role

As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will provide a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You will work in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager.

Responsibilities Include

• Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing
• Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service.
• Listening to the needs of customers and offering expertise and advice.
• Helping customers choose the correct eyewear and ensuring they receive the best product suited to their needs.
• Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure the business trades legally.
• Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.

What You’ll Need To Have

• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
• Passionate about your own learning and development, completing all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Ability to embrace new technology

Our Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

We have a range of additional benefits that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider – Retail

Why Boots Opticians

At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing diversity and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What’s Next

After submitting your application online, it will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will arrange an interview with the hiring manager.

We are open to discussing part‑time and job share options. If you require additional support, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you will be asked to submit either a DBS, PVG or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.