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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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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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Optometrist, Winchmore Hill, London

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Competitive

Location

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

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Permanent

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Optometrist

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London

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OptometristSpecsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist ready to provide our customers with the best

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Dispensing Optician

Salary

Competitive

Location

Castlebar, Ireland, Republic of Ireland

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

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Castlebar

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Location: Castlebar Salary: Competitive basic depending on your experience PLUS €5,000 Welcome Bonus Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an opti

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Dispensing Optician

Salary

Competitive

Location

Carlow, Ireland, Republic of Ireland

Contract Duration

Permanent

Area of Interest

Dispensing Optician

Locations

Carlow

Description

Dispensing Optician at Specsavers CarlowSpecsavers in Carlow are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and

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Dispensing

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Blog

Publish date

04/14/2025

Summary

Rachel Clarke was seven years old when she decided she wanted to be an optician. Why? Because her ultimate hero, her dad, who knew the answers to every question she ever asked, didn’t know how her

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From Optics to Audiology: Kristi’s journey

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Audiology

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Blog

Publish date

04/09/2025

Summary

Kristi journey from optics to audiology is a reflection of her determination and passion for helping others. Initially working in the Redditch branch of Specsavers, Kristi was intrigued by a career

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Relocating from Nigeria to the UK: Chidinma's story

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International Careers

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

04/08/2025

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A new beginning Chidinma Ulu is an Optometrist who relocated to Bristol from Nigeria back in 2021. She’s excited to share her journey, from her education in Nigeria to becoming a fully qualified Optom

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From nervous beginner to confident leader: Katie's story

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Apprenticeships

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

04/03/2025

Summary

Katie Marshall, Supervisor in our Wellington store, started out as an Optical Assistant Apprentice. From going through some particularly tough times due to health challenges to flourishing in her care

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My Journey from South Africa to the UK: An Audiologist's Perspective

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Audiology

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

03/21/2025

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Hi, I'm Deveny, and I'm currently working as a Hearing Aid Dispenser and Clinical Lead at Specsavers Bishopsgate in London. Before moving to the UK, I worked in South Africa across three different lo

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Mike Davidson

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“Specsavers is part of who I am today.”

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Support Office

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Blog

Publish date

03/20/2025

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Petru's Pavalasc adventure with Specsavers started in February 2014. He'd just moved from London to Bradford with his wife and their six-month-old baby, looking for more than just a job to pay the bil

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My experience matters: Why I made the move to Home Visits Audiology Director

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Audiology

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

03/17/2025

Summary

After 10 years of being an audiologist in a high-street store, Hasan knew he was ready for a change. With a shift in the demographic of people coming into stores and an increase in requests for home

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From Zoology to Optometry - a journey of discovery

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Apprenticeships

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

03/17/2025

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From Zoology to Optometry - a journey of discovery James Roberts recently celebrated a significant milestone in his career journey by achieving a distinction in his Lab Technician Apprenticeship. Addi

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A rewarding career that really makes a difference - Mark's story

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Audiology

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

03/11/2025

Summary

Mark Devlin may have started his career working in store at Specsavers as “a stepping stone” but 10 years later he’s Audiology Home Visits Director and Partner. He tells us why he’s got the best work

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“Becoming one of the first Audiology Home Visits Partners was such a privilege.”

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Audiology

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

03/11/2025

Summary

Lynne has been with Specsavers for over 20 years – starting out as an Optical Assistant and growing her career to become one of the first to become an Audiology Director, for Specsavers Edinburgh Hom

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