Mobile Contact Lens Optician

VISION EXPRESS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading optical retailer as a Mobile Contact Lens Optician, where you'll provide expert fitting and care for contact lenses across multiple stores. Enjoy flexible working hours and a supportive environment while maximizing customers' visual potential.

Benefits

Performance bonuses and incentives

Competitive pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

Annual free eyewear from day one

Ongoing CPD and development opportunities

33 days annual leave, increasing with service

Flexible health benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proficiency in assessing and diagnosing vision problems.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams to determine suitable lenses.
• Provide education on contact lens care and maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or diploma in Optometry

Job description

Role overview

As a Mobile Contact Lens Optician at Vision Express, you'll travel to multiple stores in your area to provide specialist expertise in fitting and providing contact lenses. You'll conduct eye exams to determine suitable lenses for each customer and offer education on contact lens care and maintenance.

Your expertise will help us achieve our mission to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored eyecare and eyewear solutions, maximizing customers' visual potential and enhancing their lifestyles.

We are open to flexible working hours to fit your needs, whether around school runs or a compressed week.

Who are we?

With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, Vision Express offers diverse working environments, from city centres to coastal locations. We are part of the EssilorLuxottica group, a global leader in lenses, frames, and sunglasses, home to brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, and more.

Who is the perfect candidate?

• Degree or diploma in Optometry with GOC registration
• Proficiency in assessing and diagnosing vision problems and fitting contact lenses
• Excellent communication skills to explain professional information clearly
• Attention to detail in maintaining accurate records
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Up-to-date knowledge of contact lens technology and regulations
• Passion, confidence, and enthusiasm

Additional information

• Performance bonuses and incentives
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Annual free eyewear from day one
• Involvement in the OneSight Foundation
• Discounts for friends and family
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
• Coverage of professional fees (GOC, ABDO)
• Referral bonus program
• 33 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Flexible health benefits (Health Cash Plan, critical illness, dental)
• Participation in ECP community initiatives
• Lifestyle benefits (Gymflex, dining, travel, cycling schemes)
• And much more!