Local job opportunities in Dorking for May 2025 across hospitality, retail, and creative sectors
Published On: May 6, 2025

Take a look at job vacancies posted in May 2025. To view vacancies from April click here

Boots Opticians

We are looking for an Optical Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, assisting customers with selecting frames and lenses, performing basic vision checks, and providing advice on the best eyewear options. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a friendly and professional attitude, and a commitment to providing the highest level of customer service.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer service to patients.
  • Assist optometrists with patient examinations.
  • Educate patients on proper eyeglass care and maintenance.
  • Schedule appointments and maintain patient records.
  • Assist with frame selection and adjustments.
  • Perform basic administrative tasks such as filing and data entry.
  • General dispensing and glasses care, training will be given 

Job Type: 37.5 hours across Monday to Sunday 

Benefits:

  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus
  • Staff perks for discount in Boots
  • Contact lenses and Glasses discount
  • Healthcare
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Free flu jabs and 

Schedule:

  • Monday to Sunday
  • Weekend availability essential
  • Flexible hours – speak to us to find something that is suitable for you

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dorking: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Previous optical experience
  • Good customer service

Location: Dorking (preferred)

Work Location: In person only. Contact hollyvhcare@icloud.com for further details and to apply

Dapper Formalwear

Saturday Assistant required and school/college holidays. Would suit a student who’d like a part time job for the next couple of years, who wants to learn new skills and work with our award-winning team.

Call 01306 640641 for more details

Dorking Service Centre

Full time Service Advisor required. Call 01306 747050 for details.

Downs Solicitors

Downs have a number of vacancies in both legal and marketing. For full details visit their website.

Putty Cakes & Coffee Shop

✨ SATURDAY STAFF WANTED ✨
Join the team at Putty Cakes – West Street, Dorking
We’re looking for a friendly, proactive person (18+) to work Saturdays in our coffee shop.
Barista training provided – just bring your smile and willingness to learn!
Perks include:
☕ Learning to make great coffee
🍰 Working in a lovely team
🌿 Warm, welcoming environment
Interested?
Pop in and see us, bring your CV, or email:
📧 sales@puttycakes.co.uk

Heaven’s Kitchen

🍽️ WE’RE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM! 🍽️
Heaven’s Kitchen is looking for passionate, hardworking individuals to join our team! If you love great food, amazing service, and working in a fun, fast-paced environment, we want to meet you!
🔥 NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS:
👨‍🍳 Kitchen Staff (Chefs, Line Cooks, Grill Chefs, Kitchen Porters)
🛎️ Front of House (Servers, Bartenders, Hosts/Hostesses, Runners)
📋 Management (Restaurant Managers, Supervisors)
🧹 Cleaner (Restaurant cleaner)
✨ Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive pay + tips
✅ Flexible schedules
✅ Career growth opportunities
✅ Team-oriented atmosphere
✅ Employee discounts
📍 Location: 2-4 West Street Dorking
📩 APPLY TODAY! Send your resume to Russell White russell@heavens-kitchen.uk
🌐 Website: https://heavens-kitchen.uk/pages/hk-dorking
Let’s be part of one of the best steakhouses in Surrey! 🍔🍷🔥

Swirl Wine Bar

Swirl are hiring across multiple positions. If you are looking to join the hospitality industry; are a people person with an interest in the service industry, get in touch.

Email bosseau@swirlwinebar or call on 07387 913320

We are a super friendly group of staff and our customers are all lovely!

White & Sons

Photographer/Videographer – Any of our six offices.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.30).

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the visual identity across our six Surrey offices. We’re looking for an experienced photographer who can bring our properties and brand to life through compelling photography, videography and some digital content. 

You will be responsible for working with our sales teams to understand property highlights and capture high-quality professional photographs of residential and commercial properties. You will need to create engaging video tours and footage of properties and edit all assets to ensure optimal quality and presentation. You will collaborate with the marketing team to ensure visual content aligns with brand standards. 

You will have proven experience in property photography and the capability to produce floor plans. Proficiency with video equipment, including drones (CAA certification beneficial). Strong portfolio demonstrating composition, lighting and property presentation skills. Excellent editing skills using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere Pro and an understanding of property marketing principles.

You will need a full UK driver’s license and access to own vehicle.

For a full job description and to apply in confidence. Contact Samantha Holliday, Head of HR on sam.holliday@whiteandsons.co.uk

Saturday Agency Assistant – Dorking Office

Hours – Saturdays, 9am – 4pm

We are looking for a confident person who is computer literate and possesses excellent communication skills. You will deal with the general public both face to face, over the telephone and on accompanied viewings. 

You must be hardworking, well presented and reliable to assist our residential sales team. 

You will need to be a car owner and hold a full driving licence.

Apply in confidence to Samantha Holliday, Head of HR on sam.holliday@whiteandsons.co.uk

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