Optical Manager West Dundee

Meeveem Limited; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and在线

Private wellbeing services access

Job summary

Asda is recruiting an Optical Manager in West Dundee. You will oversee the entire optical operation, manage a team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, and ensure first-class patient care.

The role requires a fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC, coaching skills, CPD commitment, and strong time management in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a fixed schedule aligned with store hours, with 40 hours per week and dayshift

Qualifications

• Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• On track to meet CPD points requirement.
• Coaching others with confidence.
• Able to provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Driven to achieve department targets.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment.
• Organised and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire optical operation.
• Lead the team of optometrists and optical assistants and ensure compliance.
• Review sales forecasts and department targets; handle customer queries.
• Manage clinic operations and shop floor processes to meet customer needs.
• Coach and develop the team in partnership with an Optometrist.

Skills

Dispensing optician leadership

Coaching others

Customer and patient care

Time management

Leadership in optics

Job description

Job Title

Optical Manager

Location

West Dundee

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

40

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

4 December 2026

Your Role

At Asda nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure the team has everything in place that they need to deliver.

Our unique fixed price approach means there's no up-selling. Single vision glasses are the same price as varifocals, and there are no top-up costs for anti-scratch or thinner lenses either, so we don't have to compromise a customer solution because of what someone can afford.

With access to the wider Asda network, you will be supported by our Home Office teams who can offer clinical support and a team of Area Manager's who will work alongside you to get the most out of your role every day. You will also be provided with regular business updates and feedback on your performance.

Rota:

Week 1
Monday - 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 11.00 - 19.30
Wednesday - 09:00 - 17:30
Friday - 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday - 09:00 - 17:30
Week 2
Monday - 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday - 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday - 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday - 11.00 - 19.30
Friday - 09:00 - 17.30

About You

Our Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure the team has everything in place to deliver high quality patient service.

You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire operation. With tasks including managing your team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, overseeing compliance processes and procedures, reviewing sales forecasting and department targets whilst also dealing with customer queries, every day is busy and fast paced in an Asda Opticians.

You will also be responsible for clinic management and managing the shop floor process to ensure the department is well equipped for customer's needs.

Working in close partnership with an Optometrist you will also coach and develop your team so being confident in coaching others will be key to this role. Due to the fast-paced nature of this role and the different responsibilities you will need to be organised and able to manage your time effectively

You'll be:

• A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD
• Confident in coaching others
• Able to provide excellent customer and patient care
• Driven and ambitious to ensure the department meets its targets
• You' ll have proven leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment
• Organised and able to manage your time effectively

Everything you'll love

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online.
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Your professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.

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