Dispensing Optician - Optical Jobs - Bury - £30,000 to £33,000

Zest Business Group; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retailer of luxury sunglasses and prescription eyewear seeks a qualified Dispensing Optician for a hybrid role in Bury. This position involves customer support, training, and process improvement, ideal for those who value premium eyewear and customer care.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

GOC fees paid

Staff discount

Remote flexibility after onboarding

Qualifications

• Experience in optical retail or clinical dispensing.
• Passion for premium eyewear and customer care.
• Confident using digital tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support prescription customers via email, phone, and online chat.
• Recommend eyewear products for complex prescriptions.
• Train and support the wider customer service team.

Skills

Communication

Admin skills

Digital tools

Education

GOC-registered Dispensing Optician

Job description

Job Title: Dispensing Optician
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 + Bonus
Job Type: Permanent - Full-time or Part-time (30-37.5 hours per week)

Zest Optical are working with a leading online retailer of luxury sunglasses and prescription eyewear to recruit a Dispensing Optician based at their head office in Bury.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your optical knowledge in a modern, hybrid role that combines dispensing, training, and customer support.

Dispensing Optician - Key Responsibilities

• Support prescription customers via email, phone, and online chat

• Recommend the right eyewear products for complex prescriptions

• Train and support the wider customer service team

• Help improve prescription processes and website accuracy

• Assist in growing the prescription range and related services

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• GOC-registered Dispensing Optician (or close to qualifying)

• Experience in optical retail or clinical dispensing

• Strong communication and admin skills

• Passion for premium eyewear and customer care

• Confident using digital tools and systems

What's On Offer

• Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 + bonus

• Hours: 4 or 5 days/week (30-37.5 hrs)

• Weekends: Just 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am-2pm) - can be worked from home

• Hybrid Working: Office-based in Bury with remote flexibility after onboarding

• Benefits: 26 days holiday + bank holidays, GOC fees paid, staff discount

If you're a qualified Dispensing Optician looking for something different, this is a great opportunity to join a growing online business and make a real impact.

Apply now or contact Kieran Lindley at Zest Optical for more information.