At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised eye care and expert advice on eyewear solutions.
- Company: Well-regarded independent opticians group in Sidcup.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, five weeks holiday, healthcare plan, and team incentives.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours and excellent professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in patients' lives.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified Dispensing Optician with strong communication skills.
Dispensing Optician vacancies in Sidcup. Zest Optical recruitment is working on behalf of a well-regarded independent opticians group to recruit a part-time Dispensing Optician for their established practice in Sidcup. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team with a strong focus on providing personalised eye care and exceptional service. The practice offers 45-minute eye examinations, allowing the team plenty of time to understand each patient's individual needs and recommend the most suitable eyewear and lens solutions.
The successful Dispensing Optician will work Monday, Tuesday and Saturday, with the option to work an additional fourth day. The extra day can be discussed to suit both the successful candidate and the practice.
Role
- Independent opticians with a strong focus on patient care
- Established practice serving Sidcup and the surrounding communities
- Work within a supportive and collaborative team
- 45-minute eye examinations
- Access to modern diagnostic equipment and the latest optical technology
- Wide choice of spectacle lenses, contact lenses and frame collections
- Provide expert advice based on each patient's needs and lifestyle
- Dispense, fit and adjust a wide range of spectacles
- Support patients with contact lens handling where required
- Deliver a high standard of service throughout every stage of the patient journey
- Part-time permanent position
- Three or four days per week
- Monday, Tuesday and Saturday are required
- Additional fourth day to be agreed
- Practice hours from 9am to 5:30pm
Salary and Benefits
- Salary circa £35,000 per annum
- Team incentives
- Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Healthcare plan
- Family and friends discounts
- CET and professional development fully supported
- GOC and professional indemnity fees paid
- Cycle to Work scheme
Requirements
- Fully qualified Dispensing Optician
- Registered with the GOC
- FBDO qualification
- Previous experience working as a Dispensing Optician
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Confident advising on frames, lenses and suitable optical solutions
- Patient-focused with high standards of service
- Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical using the Apply link as soon as possible.
Dispensing Optician in Sidcup employer: Zest Business Group
As an Optical Practice Manager at our leading independent eyewear brand in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, you'll thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that values your leadership and operational skills. We offer competitive benefits including complimentary spectacles, flexible holiday options, and a cycle to work scheme, all while fostering a culture of growth and accountability within a small, dedicated team. Join us to make a meaningful impact on both customer experience and team development in a role that empowers you to shape the future of eyewear retail.
