Zest Business Group

Dispensing Optician

Dispensing Optician - Romsey, Hampshire



  • £30,000 basic salary plus bonus of up to £6,000 annually

  • Modern independent opticians with a boutique eyewear offering

  • Full time, five days per week including Saturdays, 9am-5pm

  • Input into frame buying, practice development and patient care

  • Small, supportive team with scope to take on additional responsibility


Zest Optical are working with a patient focused independent opticians in Romsey, Hampshire to recruit a full time Dispensing Optician.


This is an opportunity to join a practice where thoughtful dispensing, individual style and excellent patient care go hand in hand.

You will work with distinctive independent eyewear, have a voice in practice decisions and enjoy the freedom to recommend what suits each patient best.


Dispensing Optician - Role



  • Work within a modern, spacious independent practice

  • Provide personalised dispensing advice, taking time to understand each patient's prescription, lifestyle and preferences

  • Offer frame styling consultations using handpicked independent eyewear from around the world

  • Work with quality lenses, primarily Essilor, alongside access to Hoya, Zeiss and specialist suppliers

  • Develop your experience with complex prescriptions and myopia management

  • Join an experienced team including Dispensing Opticians, a Contact Lens Optician and optical support

  • Work within a practice offering OCT, Optomap, specialist contact lenses and Ortho-K

  • Contribute to frame selection, new collections and ideas to improve the patient experience

  • Opportunity to share management responsibilities, depending on your interests and experience

  • Support with ongoing learning, product knowledge and professional development

  • Opportunities to attend optical trade shows and industry trips

  • Full time, five days per week including every Saturday

  • Working hours of 9am-5pm, with a weekday off

  • Closed Sundays and bank holidays


Dispensing Optician - Salary and Benefits



  • Basic salary of £30,000

  • Bonus potential of up to £6,000 annually, giving total earning potential of £36,000

  • Bonus eligibility following successful completion of a six-month probation period

  • Collaborative working environment where your ideas and contribution are valued

  • Opportunity to shape your responsibilities as you develop within the practice


Dispensing Optician - Requirements



  • Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC

  • Enthusiastic about independent eyewear, styling and personalised patient care

  • Positive, approachable and comfortable building relationships

  • Open to learning new approaches and sharing your own knowledge

  • Able to take initiative and responsibility within a small team

  • Committed to high standards and continuous improvement


To apply for this Dispensing Optician role in Romsey, please send your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.


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