Dispensing Optician Vacancy – Pullen & Symes
We’re a friendly, community focused, independent opticians where our people and our patients come first. As a Dispensing Optician with us, you’ll be part of a close-knit group that values your skills, supports your growth, and encourages you to thrive. You’ll have the freedom to do what’s right for each patient, without the pressure of quick turnarounds or sales targets, so if you’re looking for a practice where your experience and knowledge is valued, with a team that works collaboratively – a role with us could be right for you.
You will also receive:
1. Your birthday off work
2. No Sunday or bank holiday working
3. Free & regular CPD courses
4. Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
5. Retail discounts
6. Cycle to work scheme
About the Role
Dispensing Optician – Pullen & Symes Opticians, Exeter (3–4 days per week)
Pullen & Symes Opticians is a long-established, independent practice with a proud reputation for exceptional clinical care and personalised service. We combine modern technology with traditional values, offering our patients the very best in eye care and eyewear.
We are looking for a qualified Dispensing Optician to join our friendly, close-knit team for 3–4 days per week. You’ll enjoy working with a loyal patient base, a curated range of high-quality frames and lenses, and the support of experienced colleagues who are passionate about what they do.
Why join us?
7. Be part of a respected, community-focused independent practice.
8. Enjoy the variety of dispensing, styling, and delivering tailored solutions.
9. Work with premium and exciting brands including Lindberg, Tom Ford, ProDesign, Face à Face, and Maui Jim. We welcome input from our Dispensing Opticians to keep our ranges fresh and inspiring.
10. Offer patients something unique — we are investing in the DNEscanner from Rodenstock, enabling us to provide bespoke, individualised lenses unavailable on the high street.
11. Benefit from longer testing times (40 minutes) to deliver truly personalised care.
12. Excellent work-life balance with part-time hours.
13. A rare and exciting opportunity — partnership potential for the right candidate.
About us
14. Two practices with a small, supportive team of 11 who enjoy working collaboratively (with fun along the way!).
15. Recent investments in technology: DNEscanner, Cerium for visual stress, and ortho-k lens fitting.
16. A dedicated dispense room, with the potential to develop a reputation for bespoke, personal dispensing.
17. Expanding demand: we’ve just welcomed another optometrist, creating even more opportunities for growth.
About Exeter
Exeter is a vibrant city in the heart of Devon, offering an excellent quality of life. With its historic charm, thriving cultural and food scene, outstanding schools, and easy access to both countryside and coast, it’s a fantastic place to live and work.
Who we’re looking for
18. A GOC-registered Dispensing Optician.
19. Someone passionate about patient care and independent practice.
20. A team player who values professionalism and long-term patient relationships.
21. Ambitious, with an openness to future partnership opportunities.