Dispensing Optician

Ready to deliver the best patient care from the heart of our store? If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, you could be a role model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an outstanding store environment for our customers and industry-leading team. 

Our store   

Based in South Woodham Ferrers, this small practice (located in a Sainsbury's store) is looking for a real team player who is able to keep things running smoothly on the shopfloor, whilst maintaining the highest standard of customer service. 

Our team   

We have 3 employed optoms in store, an apprentice DO, an apprentice OA, a qualified clinical tech, great store manager and two supporting OAs on route to OA2. Meaning that you will be surrounded by a close-knit team, with all hands on deck and you will be thoroughly welcomed and supported into your new role with us. We also have a slightly larger partner store, based just up the road in Maldon, who we collaborate with regularly - especially for team socials! 

What’s on offer?   

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:  

• Salary: starting at £30k for Newly Qualified Dispensing Opticians, up to £36k for experienced clinicians.
• PLUS £5k joining bonus (t's & c's apply).
• Brand New bonus scheme launcing in store this April!
• Free Parking - right outside the store!
• Open to Full-Time or Part-Time, with Sundays being a requirement.
• 33 days holiday.
• Professional fees paid.
• Medical and Dental cover. 
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app 
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay.

Find out more 

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need a BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing and an excellent understanding of both the optics and audiology customer journeys. You must have excellent listening and communication skills, be passionate about providing top-notch customer service, and be a great team worker. 

Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!