Dispensing Optician

Specsavers; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to join their vibrant team in Newton Abbot. This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills while delivering exceptional customer service in a supportive environment. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, you will thrive in a workplace that values your contributions. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £31,000, generous annual leave, and a range of perks including a lucrative bonus scheme and access to the latest clinical technology. If you are passionate about optics and audiology and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave allowance + birthday off

Lucrative bonus scheme based on sales

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace app

UK confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical development opportunities

Support with CPD points

Regular team events and team building evenings

Qualifications

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician or studying Ophthalmic Dispensing.
• Excellent understanding of optics and audiology customer journeys.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch customer service and support to clients.
• Utilize clinical technology and equipment for optimal service.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Understanding of optics and audiology customer journeys

Education

BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Job description

Position: Dispensing Optician
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Salary: Up to £31,000 depending on experience
Working hours: Full time hours - part time applicants considered
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Dispensing Optician or studying Ophthalmic Dispensing

Specsavers is a household name and a High Street 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. We’ll help you with all the training opportunities you need to fit right where you want to.

Our store

Based in Newton Abbot, our store boasts 5 optical testing rooms alongside audiology.

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Excellent salary of up to £31,000 per annum (experience depending)
• Excellent annual leave allowance + your birthday off
• Lucrative bonus scheme based on sales
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations, and Pathway
• Access to the latest clinical technology and equipment
• Support with CPD points
• Regular team events and team building evenings
• Fun and welcoming team

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need a BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing and an excellent understanding of both the optics and audiology customer journeys. You must have excellent listening and communication skills, be passionate about providing top-notch customer service, and be a great team worker.

Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!

If you like the sound of this opportunity, please get in touch at [e-mail], call me on 07549 213191, or drop me a WhatsApp message.