Specsavers
Dispensing Optician

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Location: Southend, Essex
Salary: Competitive - negotiable depending on your experience.
Working Hours: Full or part time – no earlies or lates!
Looking to achieve career success with Specsavers by the sea? Then look no further…
Specsavers Southend-on-Sea are an accomplished team with customer care at the forefront, who prioritise patient experience and are committed to the community that they serve.
Southend are seeking a passionate, skilled Dispensing Optician, who is ready to dive right in with a “can do” attitude, to help build on their ever-growing, loyal customer base. In return the store are dedicated to helping you grow both personally and professionally.
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What’s on Offer?
- Store targeted bonus – reviewed monthly and paid individually.
- No earlies or lates!!
- Professional fees paid.
- Standard holiday allowance, including 2 bank holidays a year.
- Friends and family discount scheme in-store.
- Support to accelerate your progression with ILM courses, supervision and access to the Specsavers partner pathway.
What We’re Looking For
- You’ll need to be a qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician with the drive, passion and willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture.
- You must also be able to work effectively as a part of a team to ensure efficient, quality handovers at all times.
- You will be competent in managing the aftersales process (including complaints and problem solving).


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For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on 07526511146 or email katie.francome@specsavers.com
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