Dispensing Optician

Specsavers; Gilwern; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Gilwern is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to join their team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 depending on experience, along with generous benefits including paid GOC fees, flexible weekend work, and an extra paid day off for your birthday. Join a friendly team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a modern store environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible weekend work

28 days holiday entitlement

Paid birthday off

Pension contribution

GOC fees paid

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Dispensing Optician.
• Experience in retail optical environments is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care in a vibrant store environment.
• Encourage colleagues to provide outstanding service.
• Work with modern optical equipment in a friendly team.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Dispensing Optician

Job description

Job Overview

Ready to deliver the best patient care from the heart of our store? If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, you could be a role model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an outstanding store environment for our customers and industry‑leading team.

Specsavers Abergavenny is looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. Known as the Gateway to Wales, Abergavenny is approximately 6 miles from the border with England, perfect for anyone considering working in Wales!

We have been serving the local community for over 35 years, but moved to new premises in 2020 giving you a lovely and modern working environment with 4 test rooms all with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, including OCT and Nidek Phoropters.

Our team. We have a wonderful team in our store ready and waiting for you to meet. Our Dispensing Opticians are an integral part of our store team, so we're keen to get you up to speed. Along with your clinical and retail expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day.

Benefits and Remuneration

• Up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience
• Full time position
• No late nights
• Flexible weekend work
• Pension contribution
• GOC fees paid
• 28 days holiday entitlement
• Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Great support from established team who have been serving the community for 35 years