Dispensing Optician (Office Based)

Zest Business Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,400 - 39,600; Full time

Job summary

Zest Optical is hiring a GOC‑registered Dispensing Optician for a unique office‑based opportunity in Warmington. You will oversee prescription eyewear operations and lead a team of Optical Assistants while delivering exceptional customer care.

The role offers Monday–Friday hours with no weekend work, full‑time or part‑time options, and a modern mill showroom environment focused on specialist sports eyewear and luxury products.

Qualifications

• GOC-registered Dispensing Optician qualification required.
• Excellent dispensing and optical knowledge.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional oversight across the prescription eyewear operation while supporting a team of Optical Assistants.
• Ensure the highest standards of dispensing and customer care.
• Explore specialist sports vision and lens technologies and contribute to product development ideas.

Skills

Dispensing expertise

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

GOC-registered Dispensing Optician qualification

Job description

Dispensing Optician – Warmington, Northamptonshire

Location: Warmington, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £36,000 DOE
Hours: Monday‑Friday | Full Time or Part Time considered

About the Opportunity

Zest Optical are working alongside a unique online optical business to recruit a Dispensing Optician for a unique office‑based opportunity unlike a traditional practice role. This is an opportunity to join a specialist team operating at the intersection of optics, eyewear and sport, supporting customers with specialist products across sport and luxury eyewear. If you're a Dispensing Optician who has a genuine interest in lenses and specialist eyewear, and would like to move into a Monday‑Friday role without weekend working, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

The Role

As a Dispensing Optician, you'll provide professional oversight across the prescription eyewear operation whilst supporting a team of Optical Assistants and ensuring the highest standards of dispensing and customer care. Alongside the day‑to‑day dispensing support, you'll have the opportunity to become involved in specialist sports vision, lens technologies and, over time, product development projects.

About You

To be successful, you'll be a qualified GOC registered Dispensing Optician who enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in delivering exceptional standards. You will ideally have:

• GOC‑registered Dispensing Optician qualification
• Excellent dispensing and optical knowledge
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• A collaborative, supportive approach to working with colleagues
• An interest in specialist eyewear, sports vision or lens technology would be advantageous
• A desire to contribute ideas and help shape the future development of the business

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £36,000 depending on experience
• Monday‑Friday working with no weekends
• Full‑time or part‑time considered
• Office‑based role within a unique specialist optical business
• Modern converted mill workplace with showroom, offices and laboratory facilities
• Opportunity to work with specialist prescription eyewear and sports vision products
• Scope to become involved in product development and future innovation
• Supportive, collaborative working environment