Dispensing Optician

📍 Winchester, Hampshire
💷 Up to £31,827 FTE + OTE of £33,045 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus (FTE)
🕒 Part-Time | 3 Days Per Week

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday

Great Eyewear Starts with Great Advice.

At Leightons, we believe a Dispensing Optician does far more than dispense glasses.

You're the trusted expert helping patients find eyewear that fits their vision, lifestyle and personality. The person who turns a routine appointment into a memorable experience. The person who gives patients the confidence to see better, feel better and look their best.

We're looking for a qualified Dispensing Optician to join our friendly Winchester team and play a key role in delivering the exceptional care that has defined Leightons for nearly 100 years.

Why Join Leightons?

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading independent optical and hearing care providers, where quality always comes before quantity.

What's in it for you?

✅ Up to £31,827 FTE salary

✅ OTE of £33,045

✅ £5,000 Welcome Bonus (FTE)

✅ 2% commission on Gross Profit

✅ Consistent part-time rota

✅ GOC fees covered

✅ Medical cash plan and pension scheme

✅ Staff discounts

✅ Access to the Leightons Learning Academy

✅ Career development and progression opportunities

✅ Work with premium eyewear brands and cutting-edge lens technology

The Role

As a Dispensing Optician at Leightons, you'll take ownership of the dispensing journey from start to finish.

You'll spend time getting to know your patients, understanding their needs and helping them choose eyewear that perfectly complements their prescription, lifestyle and personal style.

From premium frame styling and bespoke lens solutions to delivering expert aftercare, you'll be empowered to provide truly personalised recommendations that make a real difference.

This is a role where your expertise matters, your advice is valued and your patient relationships are built to last.

Why Winchester?

Our Winchester practice combines expert clinical care with a warm, welcoming environment and a loyal patient base.

You'll work alongside a passionate team that genuinely cares about delivering exceptional experiences, giving you the opportunity to focus on what matters most: providing outstanding care and professional advice.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for personalised patient care and exceptional service.

You'll be:

• A fully qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician

• Passionate about helping people see and look their best

• A confident and engaging communicator

• Customer-focused and consultative in your approach

• Enthusiastic about eyewear, fashion and styling

• Committed to delivering an outstanding patient experience every time

Most importantly, you'll believe that every patient deserves expert advice, genuine care and a service tailored entirely to them.

Why Leightons?

Since 1928, we've been proudly independent, building our reputation on expertise, trust and outstanding customer care.

Today, we continue to do things differently. We give our teams the time, tools and support to deliver the level of service our patients deserve, creating long-lasting relationships that span generations.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be valued as an expert, supported in your development and empowered to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to join a practice where your expertise truly shines?

Join Leightons in Winchester and help patients find eyewear they love, confidence they deserve and care they can trust. 👓✨

Expert advice. Personal service. Exceptional patient care. That's the Leightons difference.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).

Applicants who have been unsuccessful in the past 12 month should not reapply for the same job role