Role & Compensation
Salary: Up to £79,000 (subject to your experience and location)
Car allowance: £4,000
Location: Whitstable
Working hours: Full time
About the Store
The Whitstable store has 2 test rooms fully equipped with OCT and Auto Phoropter. Set in a Tesco store, this role comes with free parking and has a well established team.
What You'll Get
We’ve built rewards that give you more. Depending on the options you choose, your total reward package (for full‑time roles) typically includes ~£11,000 in additional benefits on top of your basic salary and car allowance.*
* Free Parking
* 33 days’ annual leave (grows to 38 days incl. bank holidays)
* Sales and performance‑based bonus: up to £5,040 on‑target
* Private medical cover for you and your family
* Life assurance worth four times your salary
* Overtime opportunities via TG Pool at 80% of locum rate
* Share options in EssilorLuxottica
* Pension scheme
Flexible Working
We can discuss flexible options such as alternate days or a compressed week.
Who We're Looking For
* Qualified, GOC registered optometrist
* Use clinical expertise to deliver clear diagnoses that build patient confidence
* Enjoy being part of a team – sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, working together
* Contribute to the commercial success of the store – focusing on performance, growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience
* Bring confidence, passion, and 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, ambitions, and future.
* Note: the total reward package is up to £11,000 and depends on options chosen, role, store, length of service. Some benefits may not be available to all colleagues, and value 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 eyecareprofessional@uk1.essilorluxottica.com
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