Overview
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.
Role and Compensation
Salary: Up to £73,000 (subject to your experience and location)
Car allowance: £4,000
Location: Newport Spytty and Newport Gwent
Working hours: Full time (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday – 37.5 hours per week)
This opportunity will involve working across two of our Newport stores, which are fully equipped with OCT and Auto phoropters; both stores have a well-established team with a wealth of knowledge.
What You\'ll Get
At Vision Express, we’ve built rewards that give you more. Depending on the options you choose, your total reward package (for full-time roles) typically includes c.£11,000 in additional benefits on top of your basic salary and car allowance.*
* Free parking
* 33 days’ annual leave: Your time outside the test room matters. Leave grows with you, rising to 38 days inc. bank holidays.
* Sales and performance-based bonus: Our bonus scheme rewards your performance, with an on-target bonus of up to £5,040 and 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 for you and your family.
* Life assurance: Four times your salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
* Overtime opportunities: The TG Pool is our network that gives optometrists flexibility to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate.
* Share options: Colleagues can purchase shares in EssilorLuxottica with additional free shares gifted by us.
* A pension that plans for your future: A competitive pension scheme to help you build a secure future.
* View our full list of benefits
Flexible working? Let\'s talk. 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
* 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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