Optometrist

Vision Express; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

33 days annual leave

Sales bonus up to £5,040 per year

Private medical cover for you and your

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Share plans

Job summary

Vision Express is seeking a qualified optometrist to join our Bar Hill Tesco team. The role offers a supportive environment with OCT and phoropter equipment, a strong clinical focus, and opportunities to contribute to store performance.

You will provide accurate diagnoses, engage with patients to build confidence, and work with colleagues to deliver outstanding customer care while supporting the store’s commercial goals.

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Ability to deliver clear clinical diagnoses.
• Strong team collaboration and communication.
• Contribute to store performance and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear diagnoses using clinical expertise to build patient confidence.
• Support the store's commercial growth and customer service standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide excellent patient care and teamwork.

Skills

Clinical optometry

GOC registration

Team player

Patient communication

Commercial awareness

Education

GOC registration

Tools

OCT

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 £75,000 (subject to your experience and location)

Location: Bar Hill Tesco

Working hours: Part time, 3 long days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday/ Thursday (8.45-18.45)

Our Bar Hill Tesco store is fully equipped with OCT and phoropter. This store has a well-established team who support optometrists.

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.*

• 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 hig her 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.

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.