Mobile Dispensing Optician

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

Job summary

A leading eyewear brand in the UK is seeking a Mobile Dispensing Optician to provide expertise in selecting eyewear and advising customers on lens options. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Optometry or Ophthalmic Dispensing and excellent communication skills. This role allows for flexible working arrangements and offers a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and private medical cover.

Benefits

Sales and performance-based bonus

Flexible health benefits

Private medical cover

33 days annual leave

Involvement opportunities in the OneSight Foundation

Qualifications

• GOC registration is required.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prescriptions.
• Experience in fast-paced retail environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple stores to provide expertise in eyewear.
• Advise customers on lens options and frame choices.
• Contribute to enhancing customer visual potential.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Confidence, passion, and enthusiasm

Knowledge of industry trends

Education

Degree or diploma in Optometry or Ophthalmic Dispensing

Job description

Role overview

As a Mobile Dispensing Optician at Vision Express, you'll travel to multiple stores in your area to provide specialised expertise, helping customers choose the right eyewear that fits their needs and preferences. You'll advise on lens options, coatings, and frames suitable for different lifestyles and budgets.

Your expertise will contribute to our mission of helping customers 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored eyecare and eyewear solutions that maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle.

Although the hours are advertised, we are open to discussing flexible working options to fit your ideal schedule, whether around school runs or a compressed week.

Who are we?

We are Vision Express, with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, offering various 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, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, and Oliver Peoples.

Who is the perfect candidate?

• A degree or diploma in Optometry or Ophthalmic Dispensing with GOC registration
• Excellent communication skills and rapport-building abilities
• Attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records and prescriptions
• Teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment
• Confidence, passion, and enthusiasm
• Knowledge of industry trends and technological advancements

Additional information:

• Sales and performance-based bonus
• Dispensing Optician allowance
• Incentives and competitive pension scheme
• Private medical cover and life assurance
• Free annual eyewear and discounts for friends and family
• Opportunities for involvement in the OneSight Foundation
• Employee assistance, CPD, and personal development programs
• Coverage of professional fees
• 33 days annual leave, with options to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible health benefits and lifestyle perks