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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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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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Dispensing Optician

Salary

£35,000

Location

Newport Pagnell, East England

Store ID

1770

Contract Duration

Permanent

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Dispensing Optician

Location

Newport Pagnell

Description

Whether you’ve just qualified or already have experience and looking for a new challenge, our Dispensing Optician role could be just right for you.  As long as you’re a friendly face with buckets of p

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Dispensing Optician Assistant Manager

Salary

£37,000

Location

Newport Pagnell, East England

Store ID

1770

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

Location

Newport Pagnell

Description

Are you ready to deliver the best patient care from the heart of our store? If your answer is yes, as an Assistant manager in our store, you could be a role model playing a key part in creating a warm

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Optometrist

Salary

Up to £70,000 depending on experience + £10,000 joining bonus (T&Cs apply)

Location

Forfar, Scotland

Store ID

1802

Contract Duration

Fixed Term Contract

Area of Interest

Optometrist

Location

Forfar

Description

Looking for a role where you can continue to develop your clinical skills, enjoy genuine team support and make a real impact with a loyal patient base?Specsavers Forfar is looking for an Optometrist t

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22/09/2026

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Publish date

14/09/2026

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Publish date

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Publish date

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Publish date

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Optometry

Content Type

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Publish date

08/09/2026

Summary

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Support Office

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Publish date

04/09/2026

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Support Office

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Publish date

03/09/2026

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