Optometrist

Vision Express; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in the United Kingdom is seeking an Optometrist to utilize world-class technology in eye testing and provide tailored eyewear solutions. Candidates should possess experience in testing patients’ eyesight, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. The role offers the chance for flexible hours and includes a sales-based bonus, private medical cover, ongoing development opportunities, and an attractive benefits package. This position is perfect for those passionate about eyecare and looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Sales and performance-based bonus

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Free eyewear annually

33 days annual leave

Flexible health-related benefits

Employee Assistant Programme

Qualifications

• Provide specialist recommendations on appropriate eyecare or eyewear solutions.
• Build rapport with patients to translate terminology into understandable language.
• Work collaboratively with store colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Utilize world-class technology for eye testing.
• Maximize customer lifestyles through effective eyewear solutions.
• Discuss flexible working options with management.

Skills

Experience in testing patients’ eyes

Great communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Confidence and enthusiasm

Job description

As an Optometrist at Vision Express, you’ll get to work with world class technology including automated refraction, non‑contact tonometry, automated keratometry, fundus camera, visual field analyser, OCT, and automated phoropters.

Your passion for optometry will support our ambition to “See More, Be More” for our customers, maximizing their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions.

Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week – we are open to discussing flexible options with you further.

Who are we?

We are Vision Express with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store, or one of our coastal locations, we have the perfect solution for you. We are part of the EssilorLuxottica family, the global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses. Our priority eyewear brands include Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 licensed brands.

Who is the perfect candidate?

• Experience in testing patients’ eyes and eyesight while providing specialist recommendations on appropriate eyecare or eyewear solutions
• Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understandable to patients
• Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team
• The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm

Anything else you should know?

• Sales and performance‑based bonus
• Targeted incentives
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Life assurance – 4× your basic annual salary
• Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one
• Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
• Discounts for friends and family
• Employee Assistant Programme offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial to emotional support
• Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities
• Additional overtime opportunities paid at 80% of the locum rate
• Access to world‑leading technology and great working environments
• Coverage of professional fees such as GOC and ABDO
• 33 days annual leave – increasing with length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible health‑related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, additional life cover, critical illness cover and dental plan
• Opportunities to join a company‑wide ECP community with peer‑to‑peer knowledge sharing and collaboration through internal channels
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Gymflex, dining cards, discounted travel insurance, experience days, and discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work scheme

We are pioneers bringing heritage into the future

We’re deeply rooted in our legacy – proud of where we came from, yet always innovating and improving. We see our search for innovative solutions as an ongoing journey, not a destination. We’re curious, keeping up with trends and thinking about where we can go next.

Apply via our careers site; as a first step, submit your online application. We’ll review your application against role requirements, and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.