Dispensing Optician

Position: Trainee Dispensing Optician or Experienced Dispensing Optician  
Location: Yeovil
Salary: talk to us, what are you looking for?

• Do you have a current tie in?  If you do, we can support you with that
• or we can offer you a welcome bonus or
• If you are thinking of relocating, we can support you with relocation assistance

Working Hours: Full or part time hours considered
Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician's and hold a GOC registration number

Excellent public transport close-by - town centre location

On the back of substantial and on-going growth, Yeovil Specsavers are seeking an ambitious Dispensing Optician to join their dynamic team. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who wants to be part of our continued success at one of the leading opticians in this fantastic part of the UK!

• Are you a part qualified DO in year 2 who requires supervision?  
• Are you a DO looking to develop your career and are thinking about becoming a CLO? 
• Are you a CLO, who would like to develop your career even further and would like to become an Optom?   

If any of these options are something you are thinking about, then Yeovil is the store for you. The Directors really would like to know what it is you are looking for and how they can support you, your development and career.  They are happy to support you!

What’s on Offer?

• Medical and dental cover
• Your Birthday off
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• ABDO fees paid for
• Pension contribution
• Specsavers Perks - Specsavers Perks is our discounted benefits platform which offers all colleagues access to over 1,000 discounts (discounts and cashback).
• Subscription to the “Headspace” App - Headspace is an app that provides mindfulness tools for everyday life, including meditations, sleepcasts, mindful movement and focus exercises.
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline - As part of your benefits at Specsavers all UK and Guernsey colleagues and immediate family* can access the enhanced employee support service, WeCare. The service is completely confidential and free to use.

Why Yeovil?

Yeovil is a beautiful location, with countryside, a great town, culture, and the nearest beach being only 20 miles away.  

Our friendly and supportive Directors have a wealth of experience, and their team members have been with them for years; there's plenty of knowledge to share.  

They are keen to talk to you to gain an understanding as to what you are looking for, they are happy to discuss packages to suit you and your lifestyle.

The directors offer encouragement and development.  They are keen to discuss individual development packages for your clinical and/or leadership skills.  Are you considering further clinical qualifications?

We have multiple vacancies and could accommodate partners/friends if you were looking to relocate together.  With an exceptional relocation package on offer.

That’s why one of the first things we’ll do when you join us is to create a personal development plan that fits with your strengths and gives you a clear idea of how you’re going to achieve your ambitions. We will pay for your additional education and travel expenses to ensure you develop your clinical knowledge that will enable you to grow with us.  We're ready to invest in your career, are you? 

What we are looking for

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care along the way.

About Specsavers:
Specsavers began 40 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug, and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody. Their passion for optometry has led Specsavers to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of thousands of colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe. We are proud of how far we’ve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us too.

Want to find out more!

If you like the sound of this opportunity, I’d love to tell you more about it.  Please get in touch at oliver.barkwill@specsavers.com, call me on 07549213191 or drop me a WhatsApp message.