Dispensing Optician

Birmingham

Dispensing Optician

38.75 hours per week

Permanent

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Are you a qualified Dispensing Optician looking to join one of the UK’s leading optical providers? Our Vision Express joint venture store is growing, and we need your expertise to support our high-performing team.

This store runs 16 clinics per week, with triple testing on Fridays and Saturdays, and is home to premium eyewear brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Prada. You’ll work alongside a Store Manager, 3 Optometrists, a Pre-Reg, and 9 Optical Assistants, delivering exceptional eyecare and bespoke eyewear solutions.

To apply, you must hold an approved UK Dispensing Optician qualification and be GOC registered.

What We Offer

• Free eyewear allowance up to £550 annually
• Bonus potential up to £5,664 per year
• Family & friends discounts and free eye tests
• 33 days annual leave (buy/sell options)
• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing
• Opportunities to support the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Skills for Success

• Strong understanding of prescriptions and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer care skills
• Knowledge of dry eye and myopia management (advantageous)
• Solution-focused and team-oriented

Why Vision Express?

With 550+ stores across the UK & Ireland, we offer career development, a culture of diversity and inclusion, and the chance to be part of something bigger.

Flexible Working

Our ideal candidate must be able to work 1 weekend day to meet the needs of the business however we are open to discussing remaining hours that suit you.

Apply today and take the next step in your optical career!

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Where you'll be working

Unit 9a, The Fort Shopping Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 9FP, United Kingdom

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Why Join Us

We are Pioneers bringing heritage into the future

We’re deeply rooted in our legacy – proud of where we came from, yet always innovating and improving the rules of the eyewear and eyecare game. We never stop learning, nor would we want to. We see our search for innovative solutions as an ongoing journey, not a destination. We’re curious – keeping up with trends, gathering insight, and thinking about where we can go next.

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Application Process

APPLICATION PROCESS

We’re thrilled that you’re considering applying to work with us. As a first step, you’ll need to submit your online application via our careers site. That’s when we review your application against role requirements. Unsuccessful applications will be informed by email.

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