Dispensing Optician Independant Opportunity, Bridgwater / GBP40,000

Description

Dispensing Optician Opportunity, Bridgwater / GBP40,000

An exciting opportunity has become available for a qualified Dispensing Optician to a award winning, local independent practice in Bridgwater

This role is ideal for a Dispensing Optician who enjoys variety, autonomy, and building long-term patient relationships within a community-focused environment. The practices are flexible on working days and weekly rota structure, making this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a better work-life balance.

The Opportunity

You will be working alongside experienced Optometrists and support teams to deliver a high standard of patient care and eyewear styling.

The role offers:

Salary up to GBP40,000 depending on experience Flexible rota and working days Supportive independent practice environment Opportunity to work across two friendly community practices Access to premium and designer eyewear collections Clinical and patient-focused approach rather than high-pressure sales

What a typical day would look like

As the Dispensing Optician, your day will involve a mixture of patient interaction, styling, dispensing, and practice support.

Responsibilities will include:

Advising patients on frame and lens choices based on lifestyle, prescription, and budget Delivering a personalised dispensing experience from initial consultation through to collection and fitting Taking accurate measurements including PDs and fitting heights Adjusting and fitting spectacles to ensure comfort and visual performance Recommending lens options including varifocals, occupational lenses, coatings, and thinner lens materials Supporting patients with aftercare and repairs Working closely with the Optometrist to ensure excellent patient outcomes Managing frame displays and helping maintain a premium in-store presentation Building strong rapport with returning patients and local clientele This is a patient-led environment where quality of care and relationship-building are prioritised.

Hours and Flexibility

Full-time preferred Flexible on working days and weekly rota Weekend flexibility can be discussed Practice opening hours typically fall between 9:00am - 5:30pm No late evenings The employer is open to discussing a schedule that works well for the successful candidate.

About you

The ideal candidate will:

Be a qualified Dispensing Optician Have strong communication and styling skills Enjoy working in a patient-focused independent environment Be confident dispensing a wide range of lenses and frames Be organised, personable, and commercially aware Enjoy working across two locations and being part of close-knit teams Previous experience within an independent optical practice would be advantageous but is not essential.

INTERESTED?

If you are interested then please contact me on OR - I will answer any questions and provide all details needed.

Recommendations / Refer a Friend

Vivid Optical are working in partnership on this vacancy / optical group. If you are not interested but know someone who would be perfect for such a job then we can offer up to GBP500 for each successful recommendation.

Please contact me on and we will keep you informed about the GBP500!

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