Dispensing Optician

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Date: 23 Jun 2026

Location: North Shields, ENG, GB, NE29 6QA

Company: Specsavers

As a qualified Dispensing Optician at Specsavers, you’ll be able to build on the skills you already have and see your career flourish, while sharing your knowledge to give our customers the best possible service. So as you help others, we’ll help you with the opportunities you need to fit right where you want to. 

Our store 

Based in North Shields, we are looking for a Dispensing Optician to support the growth in our current team and work closely with our other Dispensing Optician. We are happy to consider an Optical Assistant who is looking to train as a Dispensing Optician also. 

 

What’s on Offer? 

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: 

  • Up to £35,000 depending on experience plus competitive benefits and (if applicable) bonus

  • 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off 

  • Weekend flexibility 

  • Pension contribution 

  • Professional fees paid 

  • Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme 

  • Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app 

  • WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline 

  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities 

  • Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway 

  • Access to latest clinical technology and equipment 

  • Support with CPD points 

  • Regular team events and team building evenings

What we’re looking for? 

  • BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing 

  • Excellent understanding of optics and audiology journeys 

  • Great listening and communication skills 

  • Passionate people person 

  • Amazing team worker 

 

Find out more 

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Now is the perfect time to apply! Contact Leah.Khalfan@specsavers.com for more information

 

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