Dispensing Optician

Vision Express; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free eyewear annually

Monthly bonus plus uncapped commission

Family and friends discount up to 75%

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Job summary

A leading eyecare provider in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to provide bespoke eyewear solutions and support the retail team. As a Dispensing Optician, you'll have expertise in market-leading frames and lenses to help customers. An approved qualification to practice in the UK and registration with the General Optical Council are required. Benefits include free eyewear, monthly bonuses, and annual leave opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Optical Council.
• Able to provide bespoke eyewear solutions.

Responsibilities

• Help customers with bespoke eyewear solutions.
• Support the retail team to provide expert care.

Skills

Solution focused

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Knowledge of optical trends

Understanding of managing conditions

Education

Approved qualification to practice as a Dispensing Optician

Job description

About the Role

Are you a qualified Dispensing Optician interested in working with one of the UK’s leading eyecare providers with premium eyewear brands such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley and Prada?

As a Dispensing Optician at Vision Express, you’ll bring your knowledge and experience to life every day. As well as becoming an expert in working with our market‑leading frames and lenses, you’ll help customers with bespoke eyewear solutions and support the retail team to provide expert care.

To apply for this role, you must have an approved qualification to practice as a Dispensing Optician in the UK and be registered with the General Optical Council.

Benefits

• Free eyewear annually with immediate eligibility
• Monthly bonus plus uncapped commission on dispenses
• Family and friends discount of up to 75% with free eye tests
• 33 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing
• Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation.

Some Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Solution focused and able to understand individual eyecare needs.
• Attention to detail, understanding prescriptions and maintaining records accurately.
• Excellent communication and ability to support customers with their prescriptions.
• Knowledge of the latest optical trends and industry regulations.
• Knowledge of managing conditions such as dry eye and myopia may be beneficial.
• Strong work ethic with an understanding of how your role impacts team performance.

Why Vision Express?

Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential.

Together, we believe that we’re made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.