Trainee Dispensing Optician

Specsavers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail chain in Croydon is seeking a Trainee Dispensing Optician. You will be part of a team providing exceptional customer care in a successful store. Candidates should have a student GOC number and be studying ophthalmic dispensing. This role offers opportunities for professional development, a supportive team environment, and various employee benefits, including mindfulness resources and social outings.

Benefits

Development opportunities

State of the art technology

Complimentary Headspace subscription

Employee support service

Qualifications

• You must be studying ophthalmic dispensing.
• GOC registered and training as a Dispensing Optician.
• Drive and passion for customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer care.
• Support patients throughout their experience.
• Work as part of a team to achieve success.

Skills

Customer care

Ophthalmic dispensing knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Student GOC number for a Dispensing Optician

Job description

Position: Trainee Dispensing Optician

Location: Croydon North End

Working hours: Full Time

Experience level: You must be a GOC registered and training as a Dispensing Optician

Specsavers in Croydon North End are looking for a Trainee Dispensing Optician to join their team. The focus at this store is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Trainee Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Croydon North End – a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care.

What’s on Offer?

• A annual salary depending on experience
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities – Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists in store at hand to support you with your development journey
• Store that celebrates success with social outings and many exciting incentives
• State of the art technology
• WeCare- Employee support service to help you and your immediate family when need it most including Best Doctors second medical opinion service and 24/7 virtual GP
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app – your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement and more
• Specsavers listed as No.23 in top 50 Best Workplaces in the UK

We’re proud to have been ranked 16th in the world by Great Place to Work in 2024 – because being a favourite is fun, but being globally recognised is even better. Join a team where people come first, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you’re looking for more than just a job, you’re in the right place.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to be studying ophthalmic dispensing and have a student GOC number for a Dispensing Optician with the drive, passion and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you’ll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence.

Are you ready? If you’ve done the work and got the skills, we’d love to hear from you. Just head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.

If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact George Coleing on 07526511143 or email [e-mail].