Overview
As an Optometrist at Vision Express, you’ll work with advanced technology such as automated refraction, non‑contact tonometry, automated keratometry, fundus camera, visual field analyser, OCT and automated phoropters. You’ll support our ambition to ‘See More, Be More’ by maximizing customers’ lifestyles through appropriate eye care and eyewear solutions.
Although the hours are advertised, we are open to flexible options such as compressed weeks or hours to fit around school runs.
Who We Are
Vision Express operates over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, ranging from city centre flagship outlets to village and coastal locations. We partner with EssilorLuxottica, the global leader in lenses, frames and sunglasses, boasting brands like Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples.
Ideal Candidate
* Experience testing patients’ eyes and visual acuity with specialist recommendations on eye care or eyewear solutions.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to translate professional terminology into patient‑friendly language.
* Team player who collaborates with colleagues across the store.
* Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast‑paced retail environment.
* Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm.
Remuneration & Benefits
Basic salary up to £79,000 (subject to experience and location).
* Additional £4,000 car allowance.
* Sales and performance‑based bonus.
* Targeted incentives.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* 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 engage with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation.
* Discounts for friends and family.
* Employee Assistant Program offering confidential 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 option to buy or sell holiday.
* Flexible health‑related benefits: Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan.
* Opportunity to join a company‑wide ECP community with peer‑to‑peer knowledge sharing.
* Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted travel insurance, experience days and discounted bicycles through the Cycle to Work Scheme.
* And so much more!
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level.
Employment Type
Full‑time.
Job Function
Sales, Consulting, and Health Care Provider.
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