Contact Lens Optician

Specsavers; Crawley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Crawley is seeking a qualified Contact Lens Optician to provide exceptional customer service and to carry out contact lens fittings and aftercare. The ideal candidate will have experience in an opticians, possess a GOC number, and be passionate about caring for customers. The role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Join our dedicated team and help provide the best possible service to our customers.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Private Medical & Dental

Support with CPD

Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge clinical technology

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working in an Opticians.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out contact lens fitting and aftercare according to Company procedures.
• Advise customers on contact lenses and spectacle options.
• Manage appointment times efficiently to minimize customer waiting time.

Skills

Customer service

Contact lens fitting

Teamwork

Industry knowledge

Education

GOC number

Job description

Position: Contact Lens Optician

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Salary: Up to £35K + bonus
Working Hours: Full or Part Time including weekends
Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an Opticians and must have a GOC number.

As a Contact Lens Optician, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being part of the Specsavers team where you’ll be part of a family that works together to give every customer the best possible service. Your role in this is crucial. With one in three UK contact lens wearers coming to us for lenses and advice, we ensure that millions of people get the right lenses, at a price they can afford.

In this key role, you’ll work to the highest professional standards, providing a contact lens fitting and aftercare service that’s in a whole different league. You’ll work to boost sales, profit and customer loyalty – exceeding customers’ needs as well as business objectives. In effect, you’ll be our resident expert, sharing your knowledge with customers and staff alike, all while working alongside our dedicated professionals, using the latest equipment.

We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. Our store have recently expanded with a 5th test room and state of the art contact lens suite. Our partner Satvinder is keen to develop his team and has himself completed the conversion course from DO to CLO to Optometrist and would be keen to support others down the same route.

What’s on offer?

• Pension contribution
• Private Medical & Dental
• Support with CPD
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge clinical technology, such as OCT

The Role in a Nutshell:

• Carry out contact lens fitting and aftercare in accordance with Company procedures and professional guidelines
• Deal with general enquiries and advise customers on contact lenses
• Ensure that all customers have a clear understanding of the contact lens options for their prescription. Advise customers on spectacle dispensing options, including current promotions
• Ensure that appointment times are efficiently managed and that customer waiting time is minimized
• Provide insertion / removal instruction to patients as required
  

Then there’s you

As a qualified Contact Lens Optician, you’ll have what it takes to put customers at their ease. You’re also team-focused, with a passion for what you do – so you’re always up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry. With this approach plus our exciting career development options, you’ll stand every chance of going far.

Find out more

For more information or to apply, please contact Blair Mills at Specsavers Recruitment Service on 07702 631967 or [e-mail]