Optometrist

VISION EXPRESS; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail company is seeking an Optometrist to join their dynamic team in Broadstairs. The role involves utilizing advanced technology to provide exemplary eyecare services while meeting customer needs in a flexible working environment. Competitive salary up to £79,000 plus benefits including bonuses, car allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including pension

Private medical and life assurance

Free eyewear

Employee discounts

Flexible working options

Coverage of professional fees

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in eye testing and providing recommendations.
• Excellent communication and rapport building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced technology for eye testing.
• Support customers with tailored eyecare and eyewear solutions.
• Collaborate in a team to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure Management

Confidence

Passion for Optometry

Rapport Building

Job description

Role overview

As an Optometrist at Vision Express, you'll work with advanced technology including automated refraction, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, fundus camera, visual field analyser, OCT, and automated phoropters.

Your passion for optometry supports our goal to 'See More, Be More' for our customers, enhancing their lifestyle through tailored eyecare and eyewear solutions. We offer flexible working hours to suit your needs, whether around school runs or a compressed week.

Who are we?

We are Vision Express, with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, part of the EssilorLuxottica group, a global leader in lenses, frames, and sunglasses, home to brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, and Vogue Eyewear.

Who is the perfect candidate?

• Experience in eye testing and providing specialist recommendations
• Excellent communication skills and rapport building
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a retail environment
• Confidence, passion, and enthusiasm

What else should you know?

• Basic salary up to £79,000, plus a £4,000 car allowance
• Performance bonuses and incentives
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, private medical, life assurance, and free eyewear
• Opportunities for professional development and involvement in charitable initiatives
• Additional benefits like employee discounts, health benefits, and flexible working options
• Coverage of professional fees and generous holiday allowance