Optometrist

Specsavers; Coatbridge; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Coatbridge is seeking an Optometrist to provide eye care and contact lens services. The role involves ensuring high-quality clinical care and customer service within a supportive team environment. The company offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, a generous bonus scheme, flexible working hours, and employee benefits like on-site parking and extra holiday entitlement. Ideal candidates must be registered with the General Optical Council and possess excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

28 days annual holiday

Extra paid day off on birthday

Pension contribution

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Need to be registered as a member of the General Optical Council.
• Confident and passionate about providing customer service.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and manage contact lens services.
• Deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service.
• Create a warm and friendly environment for customers.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered member of the General Optical Council

Job description

Want to be the reason why people should’ve gone to Specsavers As an Optometrist here, you’ll be the go-to for eye examinations and contact lens services, helping us keep the nation seeing 20/20. You’ll work with the store team to deliver high‑standard clinical care and customer service to meet both patient needs and business objectives. And of course, you’ll be a key part in creating a warm and friendly environment for our customers and our team.

Our store

Specsavers in Coatbridge are looking for an Optometrist to join them, whether you’re newly qualified or an experienced Optometrist. Our Directors at Coatbridge and Airdrie are known for nurturing their team, with a focus on flexibility we would love to chat about what your ideal working week looks like. We enjoy a collaborative and supportive environment and our team members have enjoyed many years working here. You will be joined by other Optometrists, with 5 test rooms long and short form all fitted with phoropters and OCT. The clinics are set and working hours will be between 8 am – 6 pm, however there is some flexibility around this. Coatbridge is a town in North Lanarkshire which has a strong industrial history and lies 9 miles east of Glasgow, with several eateries as well as local and high‑street shops. Coatbridge has a variety of railway lines which cover six railway stations and is easily accessible from Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow by road. Regular bus services connect the town to the surrounding area, including East Kilbride and Hamilton.

What's on offer?

• Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
• Generous bonus scheme
• Full time or part time working hours
• On‑site parking
• 28 days annual holiday entitlement
• Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Pension contribution

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need to be registered as a member of the General Optical Council (keeping this up to date). You’ll also need to be confident and passionate about providing the best customer service and work well as part of a team. Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply! To find out more contact Alicia Downing‑Keat: [e-mail]