Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.
As a qualified Dispensing Optician at Specsavers, you’ll be able to build on the skills you already have and see your career flourish, while sharing your knowledge to give our customers the best possible service. So, as you help others, we’ll help you with all the training opportunities you need to fit right where you want to.
Our store
Based in Milton Keynes, this large, recently refurbished store is spread over 2 floors and boasts 8 testing rooms. The store location is easily accessible via multiple public transport routes and local parking.
Milton Keynes is only 30 minutes from Luton and is just 30 minutes from central London via trail. You are also less than 20 miles away from Northampton!
Our team
You will be joining a team of 5 resident Dispensing Opticians and 2 Trainee Dispensing Opticians, providing you with an abundance of peer support on the shopfloor.
Additionally, the store has 2 partners who are committed to development of their team. This is evidenced by the funded development received by their current in store team and the successes that they have seen from their DO’s completing CLO and OO conversion courses!
Better still, the store already has one of their in-store DO’s signed up to ABDO’s brand new professional certificate in paediatric eyecare!!
What’s on Offer?
* Up to £35,000 (dependent on experience) + £5,000 joining bonus!
* Part time or Full time considered.
* Welcoming, diverse, and experienced team to support you.
* Experienced, approachable directors.
* Parking fees paid
* All ABDO and GOC fees paid
* 33 days holiday
* Enjoy an additional paid day off work to celebrate you!
* Pension scheme-We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
* Eyecare and hearcare discounts - Great savings for you and your family on eyecare and hearcare in store
* Electric vehicles salary sacrifice scheme (for employees earning over £30k)
* Specsavers Perks- Your portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
* WeCare- Employee support service to help you and your immediate family when need it most including Best Doctors second medical opinion service and 24/7 virtual GP
* Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app – your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement and more.
What we're looking for?
* BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing
* Excellent understanding of optics and audiology journeys
* Great listening and communication skills
* Passionate people person
* Amazing team worker
Find out more
If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, contact Jessica Robinson at Specsavers Recruitment Service on 07935 601662 or jessica.robinson@specsavers.com for more information.
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