Dispensing Optician

Boots Opticians; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer located in Kendal, England, is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to join their vibrant team. In this role, you will provide exceptional customer care and expert advice, working closely with the Optical team to ensure the highest standards of service. The ideal candidate will be registered with the GOC and possess a strong passion for learning and embracing new technologies. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including weekend availability, and offers a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Complete all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in store for regulated dispensing.
• Inspire Optical team by sharing knowledge.
• Listen to customers and offer expertise and advice.
• Help customers choose the correct eyewear.
• Support team to deliver efficient operational processes.
• Provide expert knowledge for patients with specialist requirements.

Skills

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

Passion for own learning and development

Ability to embrace new technology

Job description

Job Description

About the role

As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be providing a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You will work in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager.

Responsibilities include

• Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing
• Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service.
• Listening to the needs of customers and offer expertise and advice.
• Helping our customers to choose the correct eyewear and offer guidance to ensure our customers receive the best product suited to their needs.
• Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure that the business trades legally.
• Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.

What you’ll need to have

• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
• Passion for your own learning and development, completing all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement.

It would be great if you also have

• Ability to embrace new technology

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots Opticians

At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What's next

After submitting your application online, it will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will arrange an interview with the hiring manager.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre‑employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

Need To Know

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dispensing Optician to join our popular market town practice in the Lake District. This is a fantastic chance to work in a busy, thriving Boots UK store providing a trusted and reliable service. The practice is absolutely waiting to grow and push to the next level of success, and we would love to have a Dispensing Optician on board to help meet and expand our patient demographic. Our team is motivated and experienced, providing a supportive and dynamic working environment. The practice benefits from easy access to the M6 and the London to Glasgow train line, both within 10 minutes of the town centre, and there is all‑day parking for £1.20 if parked before 09:00. This role requires flexibility, as you will be available to work across all 7 trading days, including weekends; a fixed pattern or no weekend working cannot be accommodated. For more information, email [e-mail].