Dispensing Optician

Specsavers; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers in Yeovil is seeking a Trainee or Experienced Dispensing Optician to join its dynamic team. With excellent support for relocation, career development opportunities, and a vibrant environment, this role is perfect for individuals eager to enhance their professional journey in optics.

Benefits

Medical and dental cover

Your birthday off

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

ABDO fees paid

Pension contribution

Discounted benefits platform

Subscription to Headspace app

WeCare confidential employee helpline

Qualifications

• Qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician.
• Eager to grow and develop.
• Previous experience working in an optician's.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer care as a Dispensing Optician.
• Develop clinical and leadership skills.
• Support team development and personal growth.

Skills

Customer Care

Adaptability

Education

GOC registration

Job description

Position: Trainee Dispensing Optician or Experienced Dispensing Optician

Location: Yeovil

Salary: Talk to us, what are you looking for?

• Do you have a current tie-in? If you do, we can support you with that.
• Or we can offer you a welcome bonus.
• If you are thinking of relocating, we can support you with relocation assistance.

Working Hours: Full or part-time hours considered

Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician's and hold a GOC registration number

Excellent public transport nearby - town centre location

On the back of substantial and ongoing growth, Yeovil Specsavers is seeking an ambitious Dispensing Optician to join their dynamic team. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who wants to be part of our continued success at one of the leading opticians in this fantastic part of the UK!

• Are you a part-qualified DO in year 2 who requires supervision?
• Are you a DO looking to develop your career and considering becoming a CLO?
• Are you a CLO, who would like to develop your career further and become an Optom?

If any of these options resonate with you, then Yeovil is the store for you. The Directors are eager to understand what you are looking for and how they can support your development and career. They are happy to support you!

What’s on Offer?

• Medical and dental cover
• Your birthday off
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• ABDO fees paid
• Pension contribution
• Specsavers Perks - Our discounted benefits platform offering over 1,000 discounts and cashback options
• Subscription to the Headspace app, providing mindfulness tools for everyday life, including meditations, sleepcasts, mindful movement, and focus exercises
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline accessible to all UK and Guernsey colleagues and immediate family, offering confidential and free support

Why Yeovil?

Yeovil is a beautiful location with countryside, a vibrant town, culture, and the nearest beach just 20 miles away. Our friendly and supportive Directors have extensive experience, and their team members have been with them for years, sharing valuable knowledge. They are eager to discuss your individual needs, packages, and development opportunities, including clinical and leadership skills.

Considering further clinical qualifications? We have multiple vacancies and can accommodate partners or friends if relocating together, with an exceptional relocation package on offer.

When you join us, we will create a personal development plan aligned with your strengths and ambitions, covering additional education and travel expenses to enhance your clinical knowledge. We are committed to investing in your career. Are you ready to grow with us?

What we are looking for

Alongside being a qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician, we seek someone who shares our store’s ethos—someone eager to grow, develop, and deliver exceptional customer care.

Want to find out more?

For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on 07526511146 or email [e-mail]