Dispensing Optician

Vision Express; Radstock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free eyewear up to £550 annually

On-target bonuses up to £2,832 per year

Stretch target bonuses up to £5,664 per year

Family and friends discount

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to get involved in community work

Job summary

A leading eyecare provider is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to join their team in a new flagship store. You will work with top eyewear brands and provide bespoke solutions while ensuring outstanding customer care. The ideal candidate must be registered with the GOC and hold an approved qualification. This role offers an excellent benefits package, including free eyewear and bonuses, in one of the UK's busiest retail destinations.

Qualifications

• Must hold an approved qualification to practice as a Dispensing Optician in the UK.
• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Excellent patient communication and care in a retail eyecare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke eyewear solutions.
• Support the retail team to deliver outstanding care.
• Become an expert in market-leading frames and lenses.

Skills

Solution-focused

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of optical trends

Experience managing dry eye and myopia

Strong work ethic

Education

Approved qualification to practice as a Dispensing Optician

Job description

Are you a qualified Dispensing Optician looking to join one of the UK’s leading eyecare providers in a brand‑new flagship store? At Vision Express Stratford Westfield, you’ll work with premium eyewear brands such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, and Prada, delivering exceptional service in one of East London’s busiest retail destinations.

As a Dispensing Optician at Vision Express, you’ll bring your knowledge and experience to life every day. You’ll become an expert in our market‑leading frames and lenses, provide bespoke eyewear solutions, and support the retail team to deliver outstanding care.

To apply for this role, you must hold an approved qualification to practice as a Dispensing Optician in the UK and be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).

Benefits

• Free eyewear up to £550 annually with immediate eligibility
• On‑target bonuses of up to £2,832 per year
• Stretch target bonuses of up to £5,664 per year
• Family and friends discount of 75%, 50%, and 25% plus a free eye test
• 33 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Solution‑focused with the ability to understand individual eyecare needs
• Attention to detail in interpreting prescriptions and maintaining accurate records
• Excellent communication skills to support customers with their prescriptions
• Knowledge of the latest optical trends and industry regulations
• Experience managing conditions such as dry eye and myopia is beneficial
• Strong work ethic and understanding of how your role impacts team performance

Why Vision Express?

Working at Vision Express means being part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you’ll have the opportunity to share knowledge, grow your career, and reach your potential. We believe diversity and inclusion are key to success, and we strive for a culture of mutual trust that enables us to achieve results together.