Optometrist

VISION EXPRESS; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and benefits package

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Pension

Share purchase plans

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Vision Express is seeking a GOC registered optometrist in Canterbury to join a well-established team. You will conduct comprehensive eye exams, provide accurate diagnoses, and support the store’s commercial goals while delivering an outstanding patient experience.

This full-time role (Tue-Sat) offers a competitive salary with a car allowance and a strong benefits package, backed by EssilorLuxottica’s stability and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• GOC registered optometrist with professional registration.
• Proven clinical expertise and ability to deliver clear diagnoses.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration and patient focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality eye examinations and diagnoses.
• Contribute to store performance and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive business growth and service quality.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Diagnosis

Team player

Customer service

Education

GOC registered optometrist

Tools

OCT

Auto phoropter

Job description

At Vision Express, we give optometrists the equipment, time, and support to step out with confidence. Backed by the strength of EssilorLuxottica, your career is supported with unparalleled stability, development opportunities, and a clear path to grow.

The role:

Salary: Up to £70,000 (subject to your experience and location)

Car allowance: £4,000

Location: Canterbury CT1 2SJ

Working hours: Full time (Tues - Sat)

Our Canterbury store has 3 test rooms, which are fully equipped with OCT and auto phoropter. Set on the high street, this store has a well-established team who support optometrists to thrive.

What you'll get

At Vision Express, we've built rewards that give you more. Depending on the options you choose, your total reward package (for full-time roles) typically includes c.£11,000 in additional benefits on top of your basic salary and car allowance.*

• 33 days' annual leave: Your time outside the test room matters. That's why your annual leave grows with you, rising to 38 days inc. bank holidays.
• Sales and performance-based bonus: Our bonus scheme rewards your performance, with an on-target bonus of up to £5,040 and the potential for higher rewards when your store achieves beyond expectations.
• Private medical cover for you and your family: We go the extra mile when it comes to your health. With private medical cover, not just for you, but for your family too.
• Life assurance: With life assurance worth four times your salary, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected, whatever happens.
• Overtime opportunities: Exclusive to Vision Express, the TG Pool is our network that gives optometrists flexibility to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate.
• Share in our success: We periodically offer colleagues the opportunity to participate in share purchase plans, providing an attractive way to share in EssilorLuxottica's long-term growth and success.
• A pension that plans for your future: Our competitive pension scheme helps you build a secure future, so you can focus on what matters most today.

Flexible working? Let's talk

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether that's alternate days or a compressed week, we are open to discussing flexible options.

Who we're looking for

• Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist
• Use your clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis that builds patient confidence
• Enjoy being part of a team - sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working together
• Contribute to the commercial success of the store - focusing on performance, growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience
• Bring confidence, passion, and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference to people's lives

Why Vision Express?

With 590+ stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and an innovative med-tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we're investing in you - your skills, your ambitions, and your future.

* Please note: The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits is dependent on the options you select, your role, the store, and length of service. Not all benefits may be available to all colleagues, and the value of some benefits may vary. TG Pool shifts are paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift worked each week.