At Vision Express, we give optometrists the equipment, time, and support to step out with confidence. Backed by the strength of EssilorLuxottica, your career is supported with unparalleled stability, development opportunities, and a clear path to grow.
The role
Salary: Up to £70,000 (subject to your experience and location)
Location: Taunton store, United Kingdom (within two hours of Reading and London, accessible via the M5 motorway)
Working hours: Full time, flexible on days, with some weekend working required.
Our Taunton store has four test rooms, testing at full capacity and fully equipped with up-to-date equipment. Set in the historic market town of Taunton, the store has great transport links to Reading and London in under two hours, alongside Cardiff, Bristol & Exeter. Taunton is accessible via the M5 motorway, providing direct access to the national motorway network. This store has a well‑established, highly knowledgeable and experienced team who support the optometrists.
What you'll get
* Scope to pursue Glaucoma Monitoring Or Medical Retina certification on completion of successful probation.
* 33 days’ annual leave: Your time outside the test room matters. That’s why your annual leave grows with you, rising to 38 days incl. bank holidays.
* Sales and performance‑based bonus: Our bonus scheme rewards your performance, with an on‑target bonus of up to £5,040 and the potential for higher rewards when your store achieves beyond expectations.
* Private medical cover for you and your family: We go the extra mile when it comes to your health. With private medical cover, not just for you, but for your family too.
* Life assurance: With life assurance worth four times your salary, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected, whatever happens.
* Overtime opportunities: Exclusive to Vision Express, the TG Pool is our network that gives optometrists flexibility to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate.
* Share options: When you grow, we grow – and success should be shared. Our colleagues can purchase shares in EssilorLuxottica with additional free shares gifted by us.
* A pension that plans for your future: Our competitive pension scheme helps you build a secure future, so you can focus on what matters most today.
If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether that's alternate days or a compressed week, we are open to discussing flexible options.
Who we're looking for
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:
* Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist
* Use your clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis that builds patient confidence
* Enjoy being part of a team – sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working together
* Contribute to the commercial success of the store – focusing on performance, growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience
* Bring confidence, passion and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference to people’s lives
Why Vision Express?
With 590+ stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we’re a leading optical retailer and an innovative med‑tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we’re investing in you – your skills, your ambitions, and your future.
* Please note: The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits is dependent on the options you select, your role, the store, and length of service. Not all benefits may be available to all colleagues, and the value of some benefits may vary. TG Pool shifts are paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift worked each week. For full details, please get in touch with our recruitment team at optometrycareers@visionexpress.com
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