Dispensing Optician

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dispensing Optician to join their team. In this role, you will assist customers in selecting eyewear that meets their visual needs while ensuring proper fit and comfort. Your expertise will contribute to the company's mission of enhancing customers' lifestyles through tailored eyecare solutions. With flexible working options and a supportive environment, you will thrive in a dynamic retail setting. Join a forward-thinking company that values your skills and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses, medical cover, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Sales and performance-based bonus

Private medical cover

Life assurance – 4x basic salary

Free eyewear annually

Competitive pension scheme

Ongoing CPD and personal development

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Discounts for friends and family

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Optometry or Ophthalmic Dispensing with registration.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Help customers choose the right eyewear and ensure proper fit.
• Advise on lens options, coatings, and frames suitable for lifestyles.

Skills

Optometry or Ophthalmic Dispensing

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Knowledge of Industry Trends

Education

Degree or Diploma in Optometry

Job description

Role overview

As a Dispensing Optician at Vision Express, you’ll be responsible for helping our customers choose the right eyewear, ensuring proper fit, and meeting their visual requirements and preferences. You’ll advise on lens options, coatings, and frames suitable for different lifestyles and budgets.

Your expertise will help us achieve our mission of ‘See More and Be More’ by providing tailored eyecare and eyewear solutions to maximize customers' visual potential and enhance their lifestyles.

Work flexibility

Although the hours of this role are advertised, we are open to discussing flexible working options to fit your needs, whether around school runs or a compressed week.

Who are we?

We are Vision Express, with over stores across the UK and Ireland. Whether in city centres, villages, or coastal locations, we have the perfect role for you! As part of the EssilorLuxottica family, we are leaders in designing, manufacturing, and distributing lenses, frames, and sunglasses, including brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, and Oliver Peoples.

Who is the perfect candidate?

• A degree or diploma in Optometry or Ophthalmic Dispensing with registration on the General Optical Council
• Excellent communication skills and rapport-building abilities
• Attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records and prescriptions
• Teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment
• Confidence, passion, and enthusiasm
• Knowledge of industry trends and technological advancements

Additional information

• Sales and performance-based bonus
• Targeted incentives
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Life assurance – 4x your basic annual salary
• Free eyewear annually from day one
• Opportunities with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
• Discounts for friends and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing CPD and personal development
• Overtime opportunities paid at a percentage of the locum rate
• Access to advanced technology and great working environments
• Coverage of professional fees such as CORU
• Days of annual leave, increasing with service, with buy/sell options
• Participation in a company-wide ECP community
• Flexible lifestyle benefits like Gourmet Society Cards, Taste Cards, and bicycle discounts through the Cycle to Work Scheme
• And much more!