Dispensing Optician

Zest Optical; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent practice in Leicester is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician. This role emphasizes personalized patient care and involves providing expert dispensing services with high-quality eyewear in a collaborative team environment. The position offers flexibility with a salary up to GBP32,000 FTE and the opportunity to join a business with over 150 years of heritage.

Benefits

Salary up to GBP32,000 FTE

Flexible working days

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for independent practice and personalized patient experience.
• Interest in high-quality eyewear and design-led products is essential.
• Friendly, approachable, and capable of working as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide an expert dispensing service tailored to each patient's unique needs.
• Work with a high-quality product range in a relaxed and elegant retail environment.
• Collaborate with experienced and supportive colleagues.

Skills

Expert dispensing service

Strong patient relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician

Job description

About the Practice

Zest Optical are working with a long-established and highly respected independent practice to recruit a qualified Dispensing Optician for their beautiful practice in Leicester City Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with over 150 years of heritage, where the focus is firmly on personalised service, quality eyewear, and a collaborative team culture.

About the Practice - The practice has been a cornerstone of Leicester's optical scene since its establishment, known for delivering clinical excellence with a warm, personalised approach. They offer a carefully curated selection of premium and bespoke eyewear brands, and are proud to have built a loyal patient base over generations.

You'll be joining a close-knit team who genuinely love what they do, with a calm and considered approach to dispensing and patient care.

What You'll Do

• Provide an expert dispensing service tailored to each patient's unique needs
• Work with a high-quality product range in a relaxed and elegant retail environment
• Build lasting relationships with patients through attentive, one-to-one service
• Collaborate with experienced and supportive colleagues
• Enjoy a role with flexibility - choose between 4 or 5 days per week, with alternate Saturdays also available

What We're Looking For

• Qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician
• A passion for independent practice and a personalised patient experience
• Interest in high-quality eyewear and design-led products
• Friendly, approachable, and happy to work as part of a supportive team

Why Apply?

• Salary up to GBP32,000 FTE
• Choose between 4 or 5 days per week
• Option for alternate Saturdays off
• Long-standing and well-established team with a collaborative culture
• Be part of a business with true heritage and an outstanding reputation

If you're a Dispensing Optician who values time with patients, loves premium eyewear, and wants to work in a supportive and beautifully run independent practice, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply now or contact Kieran Lindley directly to find out more.