Hakim Group

Dispensing Optician

Hakim Group  •  £32k/yr  •  Bournemouth, GB (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

What’s in it for you?

Join Our Friendly Independent Practice

Classic Eyes, part of the Hakim Group, is looking for a passionate and customer-focused Dispensing Optician to join our welcoming team. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care, expert optical advice, and a personalised experience within a modern independent practice environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dispensing Optician who enjoys building strong patient relationships and working as part of a supportive and professional team.

You will also receive:

  • Your birthday off work
  • No Sunday or bank holiday working
  • Free & regular CPD courses
  • Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
  • Retail discounts

About the Role

About Us

We are a committed independent, dedicated to providing our patients with high-quality care and an exceptional experience in practice.

Our team includes IP registered Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, a Vision Therapist and highly trained Optical assistants to support our clinics across the 2 practices.

We deliver specialist services such as Dry-Eye treatments and vision therapy as well as Individualised spectacle lens solutions.

Although predominantly based at our Bourenmouth practice there may be occasion to work at Poole, the job role requires you to work Saturdays.

The Role

As a Dispensing Optician at Classic Eyes, you will:

  • Provide expert dispensing advice tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and needs
  • Recommend suitable frames, lenses, and optical products
  • Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the patient journey
  • Support patients with frame styling and lens options
  • Ensure accurate fittings and adjustments
  • Work closely with the Optometrist and wider practice team
  • Maintain high clinical and customer care standards

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified and registered Dispensing Optician
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for patient care and attention to detail
  • Commercial awareness with a customer-first approach
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment
  • Positive, professional, and approachable manner

Working Pattern

  • Part-time or full-time considered
  • Saturday working is required as part of the role
  • Flexible working options may be discussed for the right candidate

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Supportive independent practice culture
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunities within the wider Hakim Group network
  • Friendly and collaborative team environment
  • Access to industry-leading support and resources

About Classic Eyes & The Hakim Group

Classic Eyes is proud to be part of the Hakim Group, one of the UK’s leading independent optical networks. Together, we combine the warmth and personal service of an independent practice with the support, innovation, and opportunities of a larger organisation.

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What's Next?

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Salary - Max

GBP £32,000.00

Salary - Min

GBP £28,000.00

Hakim Group

About Hakim Group

Being an independent doesn’t mean that you have to go it alone.

The Hakim Group is the largest group of independent opticians in the UK and Ireland and is growing rapidly.

Over the past 15 years, the Group has developed a unique and innovative approach that has allowed independent practices to flourish, allowing them to maintain their unique individuality whilst enjoying the benefits of a back-office support system.

With an award-winning culture at the heart of its success, the Hakim Group was named as Sunday Times’ Best Company to Work For in 2018. In 2019, it was also named as the Scale Up Business of the Year at the national EY awards.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Darwen, GB
Year Founded
2001
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