At a Glance
- Tasks: Help patients find freedom with contact lenses through fitting and aftercare services.
- Company: Join Specsavers, an industry leader in eye care with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, 33 days holiday, and health cover.
- Other info: Great training opportunities and a dynamic work environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Dispensing Optician Certification and strong customer service skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Ready to be the reason our patients can find freedom with their lenses? As a Trainee Contact Lens Optician, you’ll be able to provide an alternative to glasses by conducting contact lens fitting and aftercare services. As part of the Specsavers team, you’ll join an industry leader, experience real innovation, and be supported by an incredible team to always get the job done well.
Our store is based in Telford and Newport Shropshire. We have a team of established clinicians and retail colleagues across both stores.
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:
- Competitive (based on experience) Bonus scheme in place
- Full or part-time role
- 33 days holiday
- Birthday off
- GOC fees paid
- Medical and Dental cover
- Auto-enrolment into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
- Specsavers 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
- Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need a Dispensing Optician Certification and excellent working knowledge of contact lens options, features and benefits. You’ll also need to effectively communicate with people at all levels, be adaptable and open to change, have a world‑class customer service approach to everything you do, and be driven and motivated to achieve your own and the business’ targets.
Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!
Trainee Contact Lens Optician in Telford employer: Specsavers
At Specsavers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and innovative work environment for our Trainee Contact Lens Opticians in Telford and Newport. With comprehensive training, competitive benefits including medical cover and generous holiday allowances, and a strong focus on employee well-being through initiatives like WeCare and Headspace subscriptions, we empower our team to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients while enjoying a fulfilling career with ample growth opportunities.
