Leightons Opticians & The Hearing Care Partnership
Dispensing Optician - Burnham-on-Sea (£5000 Welcome Bonus!

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Dispensing Optician
📍 Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
💷 Up to £31,827 FTE + OTE of £32,937 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus (FTE)
🕒 Part-Time | 3 Days Per Week Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Love Eyewear? Passionate About People?
At Leightons, we believe great eyewear is about more than helping people see clearly. It's about confidence, individuality and helping people feel their very best.
We're looking for a qualified Dispensing Optician to join our friendly Burnham-on-Sea team. This is an opportunity to work in a practice where your expertise is valued, your recommendations are trusted and your patient relationships genuinely matter.
If you're looking for a role where quality comes before quantity and every patient receives a truly personal experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Leightons?
For nearly 100 years, we've been helping people see better, hear better and live better. As one of the UK's leading independent optical and hearing care providers, we're proud to offer a workplace where colleagues can thrive and build rewarding careers.
What's in it for you?
- ✅ Up to £31,827 FTE salary
- ✅ OTE of £32,937
- ✅ £5,000 Welcome Bonus (FTE)
- ✅ Up to 2% commission on Gross Profit
- ✅ Consistent part-time working pattern
- ✅ GOC fees covered
- ✅ Medical cash plan and pension scheme
- ✅ Staff discounts
- ✅ Access to the Leightons Learning Academy
- ✅ Genuine career progression opportunities
- ✅ Work with premium eyewear brands and advanced lens technology
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More Than Just Dispensing
At Leightons, our Dispensing Opticians lead the patient journey.
You'll provide expert advice, tailored recommendations and personalised consultations, helping patients choose eyewear that perfectly suits their prescription, lifestyle and personal style.
Whether you're recommending premium lenses, finding the perfect frame or helping a patient discover a look that boosts their confidence, you'll have the time and autonomy to deliver the level of care you'd expect for your own family.
That's what makes Leightons different.
Why Burnham-on-Sea?
Located in a welcoming coastal community, our Burnham-on-Sea practice has built a reputation for delivering exceptional patient care and creating lasting relationships.
You'll join a supportive and experienced team who genuinely care about providing the very best experience for every patient who walks through the door.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a qualified Dispensing Optician who combines clinical expertise with outstanding people skills.
You'll be:
- Fully qualified and GOC registered
- Passionate about providing exceptional patient care
- A confident and engaging communicator
- Customer-focused and consultative in your approach
- Enthusiastic about eyewear, styling and personalised service
- Committed to delivering an outstanding patient experience every time
Most importantly, you'll share our belief that every patient deserves expert advice, individual attention and eyewear they'll love wearing.


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Why Leightons?
Since 1928, we've remained proudly independent, building our reputation on trust, expertise and exceptional customer care.
We're passionate about giving our teams the freedom to focus on what matters most: building relationships, delivering expert advice and creating memorable experiences for every patient.
Ready to join a business where your expertise truly makes a difference?
Join Leightons in Burnham-on-Sea and help patients see clearly, feel confident and love their eyewear. 👓✨
Expert advice. Personal service. Independent care. That's the Leightons difference.
Applicants who have been unsuccessful in the past 12 months should not reapply for the same role.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).
Applicants who have been unsuccessful in the past 12 months should not reapply for the same job role.
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