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Dispensing Optician

On-site in Westfield Stratford City·Added 16 days ago

Vision Express

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Per the ad.

Benefits

33 days holiday
Per the ad, which doesn’t say whether bank holidays are on top.

The role

Job description

Are you a qualified Dispensing Optician looking to join one of the UK's leading eyecare providers in a brand-new flagship store? At Vision Express Stratford Westfield, you'll work with premium eyewear brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Prada, delivering exceptional service in one of East London's busiest retail destinations.

As a Dispensing Optician at Vision Express, you'll bring your knowledge and experience to life every day. You'll become an expert in our market-leading frames and lenses, provide bespoke eyewear solutions, and support the retail team to deliver outstanding care.

To apply for this role, you must hold an approved qualification to practice as a Dispensing Optician in the UK and be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).

Benefits

• Free eyewear up to £550 annually with immediate eligibility
• On-target bonuses of up to £2,832 per year
• Stretch target bonuses of up to £5,664 per year
• Family and friends discount of 75%, 50%, and 25% plus a free eye test
• 33 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Solution-focused with the ability to understand individual eyecare needs
• Attention to detail in interpreting prescriptions and maintaining accurate records
• Excellent communication skills to support customers with their prescriptions
• Knowledge of the latest optical trends and industry regulations
• Experience managing conditions such as dry eye and myopia is beneficial
• Strong work ethic and understanding of how your role impacts team performance

Why Vision Express?

Working at Vision Express means being part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you'll have the opportunity to share knowledge, grow your career, and reach your potential.

We believe diversity and inclusion are key to success, and we strive for a culture of mutual trust that enables us to achieve results together.

About Vision Express

Vision Express is an optical retailer providing eyecare and eyewear, offering eye tests, prescription glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses both online and through its store network. The company has grown from a single store in 1988 to over 590 stores in the UK, Ireland and Jersey.

Its product range spans designer and exclusive eyewear brands, contact lenses, AI glasses such as Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta, and Nuance Audio hearing glasses, alongside services including advanced eye tests, OCT 3D eye scans and contact lens appointments. The company also operates manufacturing and lab functions, with around 250 colleagues in its Tech Centre and over 200 in its Store Support Centre.

Industry: Optical retail
In the UK: Ruddington, Nottingham
Website: visionexpress.com

Good to know if you are moving

Early careers pathways include Apprenticeships, Pre-Registration Optometrist programmes and Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) placements.
Teams include Optometry, Stores, Manufacturing, Joint Venture Partner and Store Support Centre.

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