OverviewJoin to apply for the Optometrist role at Vision Express. As an Optometrist, you’ll work with world-class technology including automated refraction, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, fundus camera, visual field analyser, OCT and automated phoropters. Your passion for optometry supports our ambition to “See More, Be More” for customers by maximising their lifestyle through eyecare and eyewear solutions. Although hours are advertised, we are open to flexible options to fit your ideal working week (e.g., hours around school run or a compressed week). We are Vision Express, with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. We are part of the EssilorLuxottica family, a global leader in lenses, frames and sunglasses, with brands including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples.ResponsibilitiesExperience in testing patients’ eyes and eyesight while providing specialist recommendations on appropriate eyecare or eyewear solutionsGreat communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understandable to patientsTeamwork with colleagues across the storeAbility to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environmentQualificationsExperience in testing patients’ eyes and eyesight while providing specialist recommendations on eyecare or eyewear solutionsStrong communication skills and ability to translate professional terminology for patientsAbility to work well within a store team and in a fast-paced environmentBenefitsBasic salary up to £78,000 (subject to experience and location)Additional £4,000 car allowanceSales and performance-based bonusTargeted incentivesCompetitive pension schemePrivate medical cover for you and your familyLife assurance – 4x basic annual salaryFree eyewear annually from day one of joiningOpportunities with OneSight EssilorLuxottica FoundationDiscounts for friends and familyEmployee Assistance Program for confidential supportOngoing CPD and personal developmentOvertime opportunities paid at 85% of locum rateAccess to world-leading technology and great working environmentsProfessional fees coverage (e.g., GOC and ABDO)33 days annual leave (increasing with service) with buy/sell optionFlexible health benefits (Health Cash Plan, Life, Critical Illness, Dental)Participation in company-wide ECP community and knowledge sharingFlexible lifestyle benefits (Gymflex, Dining Cards, travel discounts, Cycle to Work)And moreLocationRingwood or other Vision Express locations in the UK #J-18808-Ljbffr