Dispensing Optician

Specsavers; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Milton Keynes seeks a qualified Dispensing Optician to join their supportive team. In this role, you will deliver exceptional customer service while benefiting from training and development opportunities. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Ophthalmic Dispensing and possess strong communication skills. The team environment emphasizes collaboration and staff well-being, making it an attractive workplace.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000

33 days holiday

Employer contributions to pension scheme

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Employee support services

Complimentary subscription to Headspace

Qualifications

• Qualified Dispensing Optician with strong optical and audiology understanding.
• Ability to communicate effectively and listen to customer needs.
• Experience in teamwork and passion for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service to customers.
• Support and guide team members.
• Engage in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Excellent understanding of optics

Great listening skills

Communication skills

Team player

Passionate people person

Education

BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Job description

Dispensing Optician

Contract Type And Duration

Full time or Part time, Permanent

The role

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.

As a qualified Dispensing Optician at Specsavers, you'll be able to build on the skills you already have and see your career flourish, while sharing your knowledge to give our customers the best possible service. So, as you help others, we'll help you with all the training opportunities you need to fit right where you want to.

Our store

Based in Milton Keynes, this large, recently refurbished store is spread over 2 floors and boasts 8 testing rooms. The store location is easily accessible via multiple public transport routes and local parking.

Milton Keynes is only 30 minutes from Luton and is just 30 minutes from central London via trail. You are also less than 20 miles away from Northampton!

Our team

You will be joining a team of 6 resident Dispensing Opticians and 2 Trainee Dispensing Opticians, providing you with an abundance of peer support on the shopfloor.

Additionally, the store has 2 partners who are committed to development of their team. This is evidenced by the funded development received by their current in store team and the successes that they have seen from their DO's completing CLO and OO conversion courses!

Better still, the store already has one of their in-store DO's signed up to ABDO's brand new professional certificate in paediatric eyecare!

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £35,000
• All working patterns considered (must be able to work 1 weekend day)
• Welcoming, diverse, and experienced team to support you.
• Experienced, approachable and dedicated directors.
• Parking fees paid
• All ABDO and GOC fees paid
• 33 days holiday
• An additional paid day off work to celebrate you!
• Pension scheme - We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts - Great savings for you and your family on eyecare and hearcare in store
• Electric vehicles salary sacrifice scheme (for employees earning over £30k)
• Specsavers Perks - Your portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• 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.

What we’re looking for?

• BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing
• Excellent understanding of optics and audiology journeys
• Great listening and communication skills
• Passionate people person
• Amazing team player

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you.

Contact Chantelle at Specsavers Recruitment Service for more information.