Dispensing Optician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
South Woodham Ferrers
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£36,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Ophthalmic Dispensing Customer Service Communication Skills Optics Audiology Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

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.

The role

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: £36k depending on experience
  • 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
  • [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] 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!

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