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The opportunity to do more

The sky is the limit

Here, we’re all about opportunity. No matter where in the business you join us, there’s no limit to what you could do. You could work in an international market, become part of our Home Visits team or take on a support office role. With us, you can grow your own knowledge through higher qualifications, you could take on a mentoring role or supervise others. You could even end up owning your own business as a partner. Join us and feel the freedom of knowing you have all the options.

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Take a closer look at the different teams you could work alongside and explore different routes you could take in your future career.

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Early careers in optometry

Time to try something new?

Maybe now is the right time for you to try something new. Working in home visits gives you more variety and flexibility while still doing what you love, providing expert care.

You’ll visit people in their own homes alongside an experienced optical assistant, delivering eye care to those who need it most. It’s a role where every experience feels meaningful and where you can help make eye care more accessible in your community.

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Why work with us?

We are a family business. We work in communities up and down the country, in practices and on the road. Yes, we’re the biggest provider of care, with ground-breaking technology and a support network that spans the globe. We’re also passionate about making expert eyecare affordable and accessible to all. We’re not one size fits all though. Our stores are locally owned and run by our partners, so we deliver eyecare that works for each community. Do you want to be part of it? 

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Newly Qualified Optometrist

Salary

Up to £55,000 DOE plus up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)

Location

Welshpool, Wales

Store ID

1680

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Optometrist

Location

Welshpool

Description

 Position: Newly Qualified Optometrist Location: Welshpool, Powys Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience plus up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply) Working hours: Full and part-time working

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Expiry Date

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Optometrist

Salary

upto £60,000 DOE

Location

South Wirral, North West

Store ID

0291

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Optometrist

Location

South Wirral

Description

Position: Optometrist Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Salary: upto £60,000 (dependant on experience)Working hours: Full Time or Part Time hours will be considered Experience level: You must be a GO

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Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Dispensing Optician

Salary

£35,000 + bonus DOE

Location

Southampton, South

Store ID

2409

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

Location

Southampton

Description

Position: Dispensing OpticianLocation: Hedge End, Hampshire Salary: £35,000 + store bonus  Working Hours: Full time 40 hours or part time hours considered  Experience Level: This role is open to both

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Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Publish date

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