Specsavers
Dispensing Optician
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Join Our Team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Southampton
We’re excited to offer you a future with clarity—a vibrant and rewarding role in a bustling optical practice where passion meets careers.
Specsavers Southampton is where passion meets progress. We’re a team that thrives on delivering exceptional customer care and fostering growth, both for our customers and our employees. This is your chance to build relationships that last—helping every single customer receive the best possible patient experience in a welcoming community-focused environment.
About the Role
As a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Southampton, you’re not just an expert in dispensing; you’re the face of our clinic. You’ll work closely with our store management team, offering stellar customer service and contributing to our strong practice culture.
We’re invested in your development! Through ILM courses, pre-registration supervision, and the Specsavers Partnership Pathway, you’ll gain the leadership skills needed to build a successful career within our business. Your visionary expertise and passion will support you in achieving leadership roles like Store Director—and perhaps one day, you will be training the next generation of Specsavers professionals.
Our workplace thrives on growth. Beyond professional skills, we nurture your personal development in an environment where teamwork and collaboration get results. Here, being a Dispensing Optician means more than iterating orders—it means shaping lives, improving sight, and building meaningful relationships with every patient.
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Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Maintain high standards of customer service, making every interaction positive and fulfilling for our clients.
- Collaborate seamlessly with Optometrists to ensure smooth, consistent transitions between their assessments and your dispensing service.
- Handle aftersales service, attending to feedback with a pro-active, solution-focused attitude—translating complaints into loyalty.
- Increase sales and customer satisfaction by demonstrating polished, professional sales techniques and supporting team goals.
What We Offer
Specsavers Southampton prioritises both your professional and personal well-being. Take a look at why this role is so rewarding:
- £35,000 salary (based on experience)
- Flexible working: full-time or part-time roles
- Generous benefits programme, including:
- Performance bonus
- One weekend day per week off
- 20+ days’ annual leave
- Birthday day off
- Professional fees assisted by Specsavers
- Access to a pension scheme
- Store performance incentives
- Ongoing support with Continuing Education & Training (CET) costs
- Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities
- Specsavers Enhanced Perks: Discounted benefits scheme spanning travel, tech and lifestyle products
- Subscription to Headspace for mental well-being support
- WeCare: Confidential support helpline for UK employees
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Who Are We Looking For?
We’re searching for a qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician with a heart for exceptional care. Ideal candidates possess:
- A commitment to customer-centric principles—someone who genuinely honours their role as the bridge between optical care and community.
- The ability to afford excellent clinical judgment and the confidence to implement effective solutions.
- A collaborative spirit willing to build rapid rapport with our multi-skilled team.
- A hands-on, proactive approach to countries problems that come your way.
- An interest in growth—from honing expertise to stepping into leadership as your career unfolds.
If you’re a Dispensing Optician who’s driven, passionate about sight improvement, and excited about sharing your tome, then Check out the headlines we’ve waved for you. Together, let’s shape ambassadors for clear vision at Specsavers Southampton.
Interested in joining our team?
For further details or to apply, contact: Katie Francome Specsavers Recruitment Services 📞 07526511146 ✉️ katie.francome@specsavers.com
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