Optical Manager

Ref: OM-O-G-140747

City/Region: Gloucester

Salary: From £45,500

Apply before: Tuesday, 12 January 2027

We offer great jobs, great pay, and a great place to work! We are currently looking for full time Optical Manager for our Gloucester Warehouse. In return, we can offer a competitive salary of £45,500, personal and career growth, a friendly and supportive work environment and great benefits including life insurance, optical and dental benefit, pension plan and Employee Assistance Programme.

We are a multi-billion dollar global membership warehouse club, with warehouses in twelve countries. We are the recognised leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics. Despite our large size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed.

The Optical Manager will be responsible for overseeing and directing operations for the Optical department and other areas of the warehouse.

The duties will include:

• Scheduling, developing, counseling, training and directing department personnel.
• Making recommendations for hiring, promotion and termination to Warehouse Manager.
• Reviewing department budget, financial statements and insurance payment records.
• Developing and implementing plans for merchandising, productivity and profitability.
• Observing employee performance and paperwork to ensure that department procedures and standards are followed.
• Implementing and upholding safety and security procedures.
• Approving and submits orders for equipment, product and supplies.
• Coordinating proper maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.
• Oversees apprentices as required for certification qualification.
• Overseeing and participating in duties of Licensed Dispensing Opticians.
• Fitting and adjusting eyeglasses, dispensing contacts.
• Assisting with front end duties and other departments of the warehouse where necessary.
• Providing and ensuring prompt and courteous member service.

This is a full time management/leadership position (45+ hours per week).To be suitable for the Optical Manager role you will:

• Hold FBDO Accreditation
• Have management experience - preferred
• Service oriented - experienced in 'going the extra mile'
• Energetic and familiar with working in a fast-paced environment

If you would like to join a team where the employees are the best in the Wholesale industry, apply now.