Dispensing Optician

Ready todeliver the best patient carefromthe heart of our store?If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, youcouldbearole 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:

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

Find out more!

For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on or email

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