At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide eye care and build patient confidence in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Join Vision Express, a leading optical retailer backed by EssilorLuxottica.
- Benefits: Up to £73,000 salary, car allowance, private medical cover, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and additional benefits worth up to £11,000.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible working options.
- Qualifications: Qualified, GOC registered optometrist with a passion for patient care.
The predicted salary is between 73000 - 73000 £ per year.
At Vision Express, we give optometrists the equipment, time, and support to step out with confidence. Backed by the strength of EssilorLuxottica, your career is supported with unparalleled stability, development opportunities, and a clear path to grow.
The Role
- Salary: Up to £73,000 FTE (subject to your experience and location)
- Car allowance: £4,000
- Location: Grimsby
- Working hours: Part Time – Saturday and Sunday
Our Grimsby store has four test rooms, which are fully equipped with OCT, Fundus Camera and Phoropter. Grimsby is very convenient for commuting – its position in Freshney Place Shopping Centre places it in the town centre with easy access to bus and train links, while nearby parking offers flexibility for those who drive.
What You'll Get
- 33 days’ annual leave: Your time outside the test room matters. That’s why your annual leave grows with you, rising to 38 days inc. bank holidays.
- Sales and performance‑based bonus: Our bonus scheme rewards your performance, with an on‑target bonus of up to £5,040 and the potential for higher rewards when your store achieves beyond expectations.
- Private medical cover for you and your family: We go the extra mile when it comes to your health. With private medical cover, not just for you, but for your family too.
- Life assurance: With life assurance worth four times your salary, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected, whatever happens.
- Overtime opportunities: Exclusive to Vision Express, the TG Pool is our network that gives optometrists flexibility to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate.
- Share options: When you grow, we grow – and success should be shared. Our colleagues can purchase shares in EssilorLuxottica with additional free shares gifted by us.
- A pension that plans for your future: Our competitive pension scheme helps you build a secure future, so you can focus on what matters most today.
Flexible working? Let's talk
If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether that's alternate days or a compressed week, we are open to discussing flexible options.
Who We're Looking For
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist
- Use your clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis that builds patient confidence
- Enjoy being part of a team – sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working together
- Contribute to the commercial success of the store – focusing on performance, growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience
- Bring confidence, passion, and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference to people’s lives
Why Vision Express?
With 590+ stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we’re a leading optical retailer and an innovative med‑tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we’re investing in you – your skills, your ambitions, and your future.
Optometrist in Grimsby employer: Visionexpresscareers
At Vision Express, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering optometrists in Grimsby a supportive work environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to professional development. Our flexible working options, generous benefits package including private medical cover and a competitive pension scheme, alongside a culture that values teamwork and individual contributions, make us a standout choice for those seeking a fulfilling career in optics.
