Dispensing Optician

Boots Opticians; Northwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Northwich is searching for a qualified Dispensing Optician to provide exceptional customer care. In this part-time role, you will support customers in selecting eyewear and guiding them to the best product suited to their needs. You'll join a knowledgeable team and have opportunities for career advancement. This role offers flexibility around working days and includes attractive benefits like a retirement savings plan and employee discounts.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Dispensing Optician.
• Passion for learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing.
• Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge.
• Listening to the needs of customers and offering expertise.

Skills

Customer care

Expert advice

Clinical knowledge

Ability to embrace new technologies

Education

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

Job description

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• 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 technologies

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots Opticians, your clinical career can go in many directions – from clinician and non‑clinical leadership roles to even owning your own Boots Opticians store through our Franchise Academy. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there.

Rewards designed for you

• 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 option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third‑party sites are not endorsed by Boots Opticians and may not be accurate.

A bit about us

At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what’s possible, from our customers to our colleagues. We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is so important to us, as we create a positive and inclusive workplace for everyone who steps through the door. With a supportive team and trusted brand behind you, join us, and be brilliant with Boots.

What’s next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you 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.

We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.

Need To Know

Dispensing Opticians! We are looking for a Dispensing Optician to join us in our Northwich practice! This position is part‑time, working 2 days per week with the proposed pattern as – Week 1: Monday & Saturday and Week 2: Monday & Tuesday. This 4‑testing room practice has a spacious modern feel as it was recently refitted in 2024 – the practice is freestanding and sits alongside HearingCare. You would be joining an experienced team of 23 comprising; 1 Dispensing Optician, 1 Contact Lens Optician, 4 Resident Optometrists and 2 Pre‑Registration Optometrists. This practice is well connected, with the train station a short 10‑minute walk away, bus depot 2‑minute walk away and free parking a short 5‑minute walk away. If you are interested in the role and would appreciate an informal conversation ahead of submitting an application, please don’t hesitate to reach out on [e-mail] or 07815433668.

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Opticians

Keywords

Optician, Opticians, Optometry, Clinician, Contact Lens, Dispensing Optician, Optician Support, Optical Support, Lenses, DO

Hours per week

15

Shift Pattern to display to candidates

Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Company

Optics

Division

100 - North

Region

OPT104 - West Midlands, Cheshire and North Wales

Area

OPT104 - West Midlands, Cheshire and North Wales

Store

3744 - Northwich - Witton St

Req Posted Date

27-Jan-2026

County

Cheshire

Country

UK

Address 1

55-55a Witton Street

Address 2

Northwich

Post Code

CW9 5DE

Source

Boots