About the role
As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be providing a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You will work in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager.
Responsibilities
* Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing
* Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service
* Listening to the needs of customers and offer expertise and advice
* Helping our customers to choose the correct eyewear and offer guidance to ensure our customers receive the best product suited to their needs
* Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure that the business trades legally
* Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements
What you’ll need to have
* Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
* Passion for your own learning and development, completing all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement
It would be great if you also have
* Ability to embrace new technology
Our benefits
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.
What’s next
After submitting your application online, it will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Need To Know
We’re looking for a part-time Dispensing Optician (30 hours) to join our busy and passionate team at Boots Opticians in Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock. You’ll be based at Thurrock but also cover our hub locations including Ilford, Romford, Upminster, Thurrock, and Hornchurch. Our store has 4 testing rooms, a DO buddy system, CPD, and online training courses. You’ll join an experienced team of 18, including 1 DO, 1 CLO, 3 Optometrists (one of whom has been here 25 years!), and 1 pre-reg. We serve a large, diverse patient base, including many NHS patients, in a busy, supportive environment focused on excellent customer care. Flexible hours include 9–9 weekdays, 2–3 Saturdays per month, and Sundays 11–5 (store hours 9–6). Free parking available. Newly qualified Dispensing Opticians are very welcome.
For more information or to apply, please contact Elizabeth Shurmer at elizabeth.shurmer@boots.co.uk or 07866 954438.
Business Area
Opticians
Function
Opticians
Hours per week
30
Latitude,longitude
51.48655376,0.284185357
Shift Pattern
Weekdays and Weekends
Airport
No
Hours per week (alternative)
25 to 34 hours per week
Company
Optics
Division
500 - London
Area
OPT109 - East Anglia and Herts
Store
3459 - West Thurrock
Req Posted Date
29-Jul-2025
County
Essex
Country
UK
Address 1
228 Thurrock
Address 2
Lakeside Shopping Centre
Address 3
Grays
J-18808-Ljbffr