Optometrist

Vision Express; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Optometrist to join their team in Grimsby. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a real impact on customers' lives by providing tailored eyecare solutions. With flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous salary and professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and commitment to excellence in optometry.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Sales Bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Health Benefits

Employee Support Programs

Free Annual Eyewear

Qualifications

• Experience in testing patients' eyes and providing recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Work with advanced technology to provide eyecare solutions.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a fast-paced retail environment.

Skills

Optometry

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Resilience

Professionalism

Enthusiasm

Tools

Automated Refraction

Non-contact Tonometry

Automated Keratometry

Fundus Camera

Visual Field Analyser

OCT

Automated Phoropters

Job description

Role overview

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

Your passion for optometry will support our ambition to 'See More, Be More' for our customers, maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions. We offer flexible working hours to suit your needs, whether around the school run or a compressed week.

Who are we?

We are Vision Express, with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, offering a range of working environments from busy city centres to coastal locations. As part of the EssilorLuxottica family, we are connected to the world's leading brands in lenses, frames, and sunglasses, including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, and Oliver Peoples.

Who is the perfect candidate?

• Experience testing patients' eyes and providing specialist recommendations for eyecare or eyewear solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to translate professional terminology for patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively with store colleagues.
• Resilience and professionalism in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Confidence, passion, drive, and enthusiasm.

Additional information:

• Basic salary up to GBP73,000, depending on experience and location.
• GBP4,000 car allowance.
• Sales and performance bonuses, targeted incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, private medical, life assurance, free annual eyewear, and more.
• Opportunities for professional development, involvement in the OneSight Foundation, and various lifestyle benefits.
• 33 days annual leave, with options to buy or sell holiday.
• Flexible health benefits and employee support programs.