Optometrist

Vision Express; Pembroke Dock; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Annual leave

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Overtime opportunities

Share purchase plans

Pension

Job summary

Vision Express (UK) Limited is hiring a GOC-registered optometrist to deliver accurate diagnoses and provide high-quality eye care. Based in Pembroke Dock, the role emphasizes teamwork, patient confidence, and contributing to store success.

The position offers a permanent, full-time arrangement with a competitive salary (£73,000 per year) plus a £4,000 car allowance and a robust benefits package including private medical cover, life assurance, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Evidence-based clinical assessment to build patient confidence.
• Ability to work well in a team and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear diagnoses using clinical expertise.
• Contribute to store performance and customer experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive store success.

Skills

GOC registered optometrist

Clinical diagnosis

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Job description

Salary and Benefits

£73,000 per year

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

Car allowance: £4,000

Contract

Permanent

Full-time

Working Hours

Full-time

Part time / Full time

Location

Pembroke Dock

Location: Pembroke Dock

Set within a Tesco store and only a 10 minute drive from the beautiful Milford Haven, this store is supported by a friendly and well-established team.

Benefits

• Free parking
• 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

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.

Note

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