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276171BR

Dispensing Optician

Maidstone, King Street

Permanent

Full-time

Job Description

What you’ll be doing
As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be providing a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You will work in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager.

Key responsibilities

Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing
Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service.
Listening to the needs of customers and offer expertise and advice.
Helping our customers to choose the correct eyewear and offer guidance to ensure our customers receive the best product suited to their needs.
Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure that the business trades legally.
Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
Passion for your own learning and development, completing all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement.

It would be great if you also have
Ability to embrace new technologies

Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots Opticians, your clinical career can go in many directions – from clinician and non-clinical leadership roles to even owning your own Boots Opticians store through our Franchise Academy. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there.

Rewards designed for you

Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more by clicking here. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots Opticians and may not be accurate.

A bit about us
At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what’s possible, from our customers to our colleagues. We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is so important to us, as we create a positive and inclusive workplace for everyone who steps through the door. With a supportive team and trusted brand behind you, join us, and be brilliant with Boots.

What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.

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Role: Dispensing Optician
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Recruitment Partner: Elizabeth Shurmer | [email protected] | 07866 954438

About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to join Boots Opticians in Maidstone, where you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care and helping patients find the right optical solutions for their needs. You'll be part of a supportive team committed to providing an excellent customer experience in a busy retail environment.

Team culture: You'll be joining a collaborative and patient-focused team where colleagues support one another to deliver the highest standards of care. Boots Opticians is committed to investing in its people, providing opportunities for ongoing learning, career development and progression.

Located in the heart of Kent, Maidstone is a thriving county town offering an excellent mix of shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities and green spaces. With excellent road and rail links to London and the South East, as well as nearby attractions including Mote Park and the Kent Downs, Maidstone provides a fantastic balance between city convenience and countryside living.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity for a Dispensing Optician looking to join a well-established Boots Opticians practice, where you'll have the opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference to patients in your local community.

For more information, please contact:

Elizabeth Shurmer
[email protected]
07866 954438

Closing date

31-Dec-2026

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Opticians

Keywords

Optician, Opticians, Optometry, Clinician, Contact Lens, Dispensing Optician, Optician Support, Optical Support, Lenses, DO

Hours per week

37.5

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Hours per week

Over 35 hours per week

Company

Optics

Division

300 - South

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Region

OPT108 - South East England

Area

OPT108 - South East England

Store

3379 - Maidstone - King St

Req Posted Date

20-Jun-2026

County

Kent

Country

Address 1

56-62 King Street

Address 2

Maidstone

Post Code

ME14 1BW

Source

Boots

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