Dispensing Optician

Specsavers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus (up to £10,000)

Pension contribution

Employee support service

Headspace subscription

Job summary

Specsavers Daventry is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to deliver outstanding patient care in a welcoming store environment.

The role includes working in a busy clinic setting, with opportunities for clinical development in low vision, team collaboration, and flexible hours (full- or part-time).

A BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing is required; salary in the £35–£38k range with a joining bonus up to £10,000 and a pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dispensing Optician with BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing.
• Strong understanding of optics and audiology journeys.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Great listening skills

Customer service oriented

Team player

Education

BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Job description

Dispensing Optician

Ready todeliver the best patient carefromthe heart of our store?If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, youcouldbearole model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an outstanding store environment for our customers and industry-leading team.

Our Daventry store host 5 test rooms and runs 3 to 4 clinics a day with an experienced team.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: £35k - £38k DOE
• Up to £10,000 joining bonus when you come direct to Specsavers Recruitment (T&C's apply)
• Clinical development - low vision and more!
• Will consider full-time and part-time hours
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Pension contribution
• WeCare-Employee support service to help you and your immediate family when need it most including Best Doctors second medical opinion service and 24/7 virtual GP
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app – your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement and more

We’re proud to have been ranked 12th in the world by Great Place to Work® in 2025 - because being a favourite is fun, but being globally recognised is even better. Join a team where people come first, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you're looking for more than just a job, you're in the right place.

What we’re looking for?

• BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing
• Excellent understanding of optics and audiology journeys
• Great listening and communication skills
• Passionate about providing top-notch customer service
• Amazing team worker

Are you ready? If you’ve done the work and got the skills, we’d love to hear from you.