Due to the successful graduation of a Trainee Dispensing Optician Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care now have capacity for a year 2 or year 3 Trainee Dispensing Optician within our Fleet practice. We are looking for a current student, or alternatively a motivated and driven individual who has specific experience working in the optical industry and wants to continue their path to become a qualified Dispensing Optician.
A bit about us…
Leightons is a retail opticians and audiology business, founded in 1928. We are proudly independent, family-owned and family run and believe our people are the key to success and longevity. Leightons has grown to have 34 stores, all special and unique – 24 fully owned, 7 franchised, 2 co-owned and 1 business operating under its own name.
The role…
Dispensing Optics offers immense job satisfaction to individuals interested in combining their mathematical and scientific interests with the profession of health and social care.
Our Dispensing Opticians are an integral part of each of our branches, ensuring that each store has adequate and correct stock whilst liaising with each customer on a one to one basis regarding their latest prescription. Core tasks of a fully qualified Dispensing Optician will include;
- Dispensing spectacles to current prescriptions
- Ensure that stock is maintained and accurate against purchase orders
- Assist the Branch Manager in tracking and monitoring branch performance
- Work with customers on a consultative basis regarding available stock
- Adjust spectacles as per customer requirements
What we offer…
Our industry programme offers you a full time, paid role as a Trainee Dispensing Optician (TDO) with a guaranteed job as a fully qualified Dispensing Optician at the end of it.
This is a 3-year programme, preparing you for a future in optics.
Additional benefits…
- ‘Blended Learning’ consists of distance learning, practice-based learning and block release to the ABDO college in Godersham.
- Full-time paid role whilst you train. 30 hours per week in one of our branches.
- A personal tutor assigned to you for ongoing support.
- Paid accommodation whilst attending college on block release plus a £15 per day food allowance.
- 20 days annual leave plus public holidays.
- Discounted products.