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Dispensing Optician
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Are you an experienced Dispensing Optician ready to help shape a brand-new Specsavers store from the very beginning?
If your answer is yes, you could play a key role in creating a warm, welcoming environment for our customers and an outstanding place to work for our industry-leading team.
Our brand-new Cockermouth store is due to open and will feature 3 test rooms, creating an exciting opportunity for you to become an integral part of the team and help establish the culture, patient experience and success of the store from day one. We are ideally looking for our new Dispensing Optician to join the team in December.
Why Cockermouth?
Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Cockermouth is a beautiful market town with plenty to offer both inside and outside of work.
With its independent shops, cafés, restaurants and historic charm, Cockermouth has a lovely community feel, while its location gives you easy access to some of the UK's most spectacular countryside. Keswick, the Western Fells and the Cumbrian coast are all within easy reach, making it a fantastic location for anyone who enjoys getting outdoors, exploring new places or simply enjoying a great quality of life.
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Whether you're already local or considering relocating to the area, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand-new store in one of the UK's most beautiful regions.
What’s on offer?
As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
- Up to £35,000, depending on experience, plus competitive benefits and bonus (if applicable)
- £10,000 joining bonus when you come direct to Specsavers Recruitment (T&Cs apply)
- GOC/ABDO fees paid
- Full-time or part-time opportunities
- Pension contribution
- Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
- Annual subscription to the Headspace app
- WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
- Access to the latest clinical technology and equipment
- Support with CPD points
- Regular team events and team-building evenings
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What we’re looking for
We're looking for a passionate Dispensing Optician who wants to make a real difference to both our customers and their colleagues.
You'll have:
- BSc (Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing
- Excellent understanding of optics and the customer journey
- Great listening and communication skills
- A passion for providing outstanding customer service
- A collaborative approach and the ability to be a fantastic team player
- A genuine desire to help shape and grow a brand-new store
This isn't just another Dispensing Optician opportunity. It's a chance to join a brand-new store, help shape its culture and become a key part of its journey from the very beginning.
If you've done the work and got the skills, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Leah.Khalfan@specsavers.com for more information or click Apply Now!
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