Optometrist

Vision Express

Carmarthen

On-site

GBP 65,700 - 80,300

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Performance bonus up to £5,040

Private medical cover for you and your

Life assurance

Pension plan

Overtime opportunities

Car allowance

Job summary

Vision Express in Carmarthen is seeking a GOC-registered optometrist for a part-time role (3 days per week including alternating Saturdays). The store, located in St Catherines Walk Shopping Centre, offers two test rooms and strong team support, with a salary up to £73,000 depending on experience and location.

The company provides a substantial rewards package, including a total benefits estimate of around £11,000 on top of base pay, 33 days annual leave (38 days with bank holidays), a

Qualifications

GOC registered optometrist with clinical scope.
Ability to perform comprehensive eye examinations and diagnose conditions.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Focus on delivering excellent customer experience and contributing to store performance.

Responsibilities

Deliver clear diagnoses to build patient confidence.
Work as part of a team to support store objectives.
Contribute to commercial success through high-quality patient care and service.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Commercial focus

Education

GOC registered optometrist

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 £73,000 (subject to your experience and location)

Working hours: Part time - 3 days per week to include alternating Saturdays

Our beautiful store, in the lovely town of Carmarthen has 2 test rooms, which are fully equipped with the latest equipment and is supported by a well-established team. Set in St Catherines Walk Shopping centre, the store is easily accessible, with parking nearby.

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.*

Every other Saturday off
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.

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

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:

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. For full details, please get in touch with our recruitment team at optometrycareers@visionexpress.com

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