Trainee Dispensing Optician - Parkgate (Shirley)

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.  

Specsavers Parkgate, Shirley, are looking for a Trainee Dispensing Optician to join their team. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Trainee Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Shirley - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care.

What’s on Offer?

• A annual salary depending on experience up to £28,000 doe
• Free parking on local roads
• Employee of the month and attendance bonus 
• KPI bonus
• Holiday days: starting at 28 rising to 33 once qualified
• Rota system in place so you get every other weekend off 
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities – Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists in store at hand to support you with your development journey 
• Store that celebrates success with social outings and many exciting incentives
• State of the art technology
• WeCare- Employee support service to help you and your immediate family when need it most including Best Doctors second medical opinion service and 24/7 virtual GP
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app – your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement and more

We’re proud to have been ranked 12th in the world by Great Place to Work® in 2025 - because being a favourite is fun, but being globally recognised is even better. Join a team where people come first, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you're looking for more than just a job, you're in the right place.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to be studying ophthalmic dispensing and have a student GOC number for a Dispensing Optician with the drive, passion and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you’ll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. 

Find out more:

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.  

Please contact Alex Caluori at Specsavers Recruitment Service on 01566770228 or alex.caluori@specsavers.com.

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