More than a favourite
Being liked is great – but being globally recognised is even better. While others claim the title of the UK’s favourite optician, we’re proud to have been officially ranked 16th best place to work in the world in 2024 by Great Place to Work. That means our people don’t just enjoy what they do – they thrive in a culture built on trust, support, and genuine care. If you’re looking for a career where your wellbeing matters as much as your ambition, you’re in the right place. Join us and see what it’s like to work somewhere the world truly admires.
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Here at Specsavers, it's more than just helping customers see and hear better by giving expert care. It's about helping our colleagues see their potential that little bit clearer, every single day.
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Whether you are looking to work in one of our stores or support offices, just starting your career or halfway through – we will find the perfect role for you.
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Salary
£10.20-£12.41 per hour
Location
Swinton, North West, United Kingdom
Store ID
0598
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Trainee Optical Assistant
Locations
Swinton
Description
Specsavers SwintonWe aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
£7.55 per hour
Location
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Store ID
0192
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Customer Service Apprenticeship
Locations
Wolverhampton
Description
So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Cust
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Teaser
OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/27/2025
Summary
Rachel Pointon’s career in optometry has been anything but linear—and that’s exactly what makes it so inspiring. From hospital clinics to high-performing stores, from mentoring pre-regs to influencin
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/27/2025
Summary
Hi, I’m Alan 👋 I grew up on the southside of Glasgow and I’m currently the Lead Optometrist at Specsavers in Sauchiehall Street. How did I get here? To be honest, I was never entirely sure that op
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/22/2025
Summary
From law to lenses: Hannan Qureshi’s story After years in the legal profession, Hannan Qureshi has made a bold career switch to follow his passion - becoming the new Retail Director at Specsavers Shep
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/18/2025
Summary
"Home visits is refreshing, it’s fulfilling, and I wouldn’t go back.” Meet EllaElla Helliwell lives in a quiet village in Cheshire with her husband and their cat, Rosie. After moving away for universi
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
08/15/2025
Summary
Parth Shah, Lead Clinical Performance Consultant (CPC), qualified as an optometrist at Specsavers in 2003. Since then, his journey has taken him from the clinic to the classroom, the boardroom, and ev
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/28/2025
Summary
A career begins with a life-changing moment When Mahnoor Khan joined Specsavers Norton as a pre-reg optometrist, she never imagined her clinical training would be put to the test in such a personal an
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/25/2025
Summary
When Deepali Modha first qualified as an Optometrist, she never imagined her career would one day take her far beyond the test room. But over the years, she’s carved out a path that’s as inspiri
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AudiologyContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/23/2025
Summary
When Louise Turton first joined Specsavers in Coventry back in 2011, she wasn’t chasing a dream career - she needed a job. “I’d recently moved to the area and wanted something stable,” she says. “I di
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Home VisitsContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/23/2025
Summary
Turning a life-changing diagnosis into a life-changing career Meet Gemma, a brand-new Specsavers Domiciliary Audiology Partner, whose journey from Optical Assistant to qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser
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OptometryContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/21/2025
Summary
When Danna Garcia Reyes first began her studies in optometry in Barcelona, she wasn’t sure where the path would lead. Like a lot of students, she chose her degree with curiosity and a want to help oth