Dispensing Optician

Role overview

Specsavers Southend-on-Sea is looking for a motivated Dispensing Optician to join a customer-focused team in Southend, Essex. The store places strong emphasis on excellent patient care, community commitment, and building long-term relationships with its loyal customer base. This opportunity suits someone who is enthusiastic, collaborative, and ready to contribute with a proactive, can-do approach.

Location and working pattern

The role is based in Southend, Essex, in Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom. Working hours can be full-time or part-time, and the store does not require early shifts or late shifts.

Pay

Salary is competitive and negotiable based on your experience.

What you will do

You will help strengthen the store’s growing customer base while supporting the delivery of high-quality service. The role involves working closely with the team to maintain smooth, efficient handovers and managing aftersales activities, including handling complaints and resolving issues effectively.

What the store offers

• Monthly store-targeted bonus, paid individually and reviewed each month.
• No early starts or late finishes.
• Professional fees covered.
• Standard holiday entitlement, plus 2 bank holidays each year.
• In-store discount for friends and family.
• Support for career growth through ILM courses, supervision, and access to the Specsavers partner pathway.

Who the employer is looking for

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Dispensing Optician who is registered with the GOC. You should bring enthusiasm, strong customer focus, and the drive to help continue a service culture built around patient experience. Teamwork is essential, along with confidence in aftersales management, complaint handling, and problem-solving.

Contact for applications

For further details or to express interest, contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on 07526511146 or email katie.francome@specsavers.com.