Contact Lens Optician

Vision Express; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eyecare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Contact Lens Optician to join their team in Sheffield. Successful candidates will need to have a registered qualification with the General Optical Council. The position offers flexible hours and includes benefits such as free eyewear, performance bonuses, and generous annual leave. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and attention to detail, with knowledge of the latest contact lens technologies and customer care practices.

Benefits

Free eyewear up to £550 annually

On target bonuses up to £4,200 per year

Stretch target bonuses up to £8,400 per year

Family and friends discount on eyewear

33 days annual leave with buy/sell options

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Qualifications

• Qualified Contact Lens Optician registered with the General Optical Council.
• Ability to understand individual eyecare needs and maintain accurate records.
• Confidence in supporting customers during consultations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized eyecare solutions.
• Support customers in clinic effectively.
• Stay updated with the latest industry regulations.

Skills

Solution focused

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Knowledge of contact lens technologies

Knowledge of managing dry eye and myopia

Strong work ethic

Education

Approved qualification to practice as a Contact Lens Optician in the UK

Job description

Role overview

Are you a qualified Contact Lens Optician interested in working with one of the UK’s leading eyecare providers? For nearly 4 million people in the UK, contact lenses offer an alternative solution for better vision without getting in the way of daily life. If you are a Contact Lens Optician with a passion for what you do, we want you on our team! To apply for this role, you must have an approved qualification to practice as a Contact Lens Optician in the UK and be registered with the General Optical Council. Although the hours of this role are advertised, we are open to discussing flexible options with you further.

Benefits

• Free eyewear up to £550 annually with immediate eligibility
• On target bonuses of up to £4,200 per year
• Stretch target bonuses of up to £8,400 per year
• Family and friends discount of 75%, 50% and 25% with a free eye test
• 33 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing
• Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Some skills that will help you succeed

• Solution focused and able to understand individual eyecare needs
• Attention to detail, understanding prescriptions and maintaining records accurately
• Excellent communication and confidence when supporting customers in clinic
• Knowledge of the latest contact lens technologies and industry regulations
• Knowledge of managing conditions such as dry eye and myopia
• Strong work ethic with an understanding of how your role impacts team performance

Why Vision Express?

Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential. Together, we believe that we’re made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.