Mobile Dispensing Optician, Berkshire

Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care; Stanford Dingley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £34k

Dispensing bonus £2,500

Commission up to 2% on Gross Profit

Company car or travel allowance

GOC fees paid

Medical cash plan and pension

Job summary

Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care is seeking a Mobile Dispensing Optician to support practices across Berkshire within a 90-minute travel radius. You will dispense eyewear, advise patients, and work across multiple locations, delivering exceptional patient care with independence and variety.

Fully qualified and GOC registered, you’ll thrive in a flexible mobile team, enjoy a competitive package including a salary up to £34k, a dispensing bonus, up to 2% GP commission, company car or travel

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician and GOC registered.
• Excellent patient care and communication skills.
• Able to travel within a 90-minute radius of home.
• Organised, independent and proactive in a mobile role.

Responsibilities

• Dispense spectacles and provide expert advice to patients.
• Support multiple practices and teams across Berkshire and surrounding areas.
• Build lasting relationships with patients and fellow practitioners.
• Ensure accuracy and quality in dispensing and fitting processes.

Skills

Patient-focused

Excellent communication

Independent working

Full UK driving licence

Education

Dispensing Optician (GOC registered)

Job description

As a Mobile Dispensing Optician, you'll support Leightons practices across Berkshire and the surrounding areas, bringing your expertise, energy and patient-first approach wherever it's needed most. Whether you're helping a patient choose the perfect pair of glasses, supporting a busy clinic or working alongside a new team, every day brings something different. It's the perfect role for someone who enjoys variety, independence and making a real impact. What is the Pulse Team? Think of Pulse as the heartbeat of Leightons. Our specialist mobile team supports practices across the business with holiday cover, additional clinics, practice support and short-term projects. You'll work within a dedicated travel radius of up to 90 minutes from your home address, so you'll always know the area you'll be covering. No unexpected cross-country journeys, just flexibility, variety and support where it matters most.

If you're a qualified Dispensing Optician who loves working with people but doesn't want to be tied to the same practice every day, our Pulse Team could be exactly what you're looking for., We're looking for a qualified Dispensing Optician who combines technical expertise with outstanding people skills. You'll be:

• Fully qualified and GOC registered
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
• A confident and engaging communicator
• Consultative and customer-focused in your approach
• Comfortable working across multiple locations and teams
• Organised, adaptable and proactive
• In possession of a full UK driving licence
• Most importantly, you'll care about quality over quantity and be committed to creating exceptional experiences for every patient you meet.

Why Leightons?

Since 1928, we've been proudly independent, combining clinical excellence with a genuinely personal approach. Today, we're one of the UK’s leading independent optical and hearing care providers, with every practice bringing its own character, community and loyal patient base. Join our Pulse Team and you'll enjoy all the support of an established business, with the freedom and variety of a truly mobile role. Looking for a role that offers flexibility, autonomy and a fresh challenge? Join Leightons as a Mobile Dispensing Optician and bring your expertise to the patients and practices that need it most. See different practices. Meet new people. Make a difference every day.

• Up to 34,000 salary
• Average annual dispensing bonus of 2,500
• Up to 2% commission on Gross Profit
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Company car or travel allowance
• GOC fees paid
• Medical cash plan and pension scheme
• Staff discounts
• Leightons Learning Academy and ongoing development
• Exposure to a variety of beautiful independent practices

Greater flexibility and variety than a traditional practice-based role

More Than Just Dispensing At Leightons, our Dispensing Opticians are at the centre of the patient journey. You won't simply dispense spectacles. You'll build lasting relationships, provide trusted advice and help patients find eyewear that perfectly suits their prescription, lifestyle and personal style. From premium frame styling and bespoke lens recommendations to delivering a truly personalised experience, you'll have the time and autonomy to do what you do best. That's why our patients trust us, and why our Dispensing Opticians love working here.