Early Careers

APPRENTICESHIPS

At Vision Express, we don’t just enable our customers to see more and be more, but also our people. Join us and you’ll find out for yourself.

As an Apprentice

As an Apprentice

You’ll not only be paid for your efforts, but you’ll also gain invaluable experience in the optical industry. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all, which is why we’ve got a range of development programmes to fit your goals, whatever they may be. Rest assured; your training will prepare you for every aspect of the customer journey.

In return, we’ll give you everything you need to be your best self. Whether you aspire to be a Retail Optical Assistant, a Store Manager, or a registered Optical Professional, you will get the tools and resources at your disposal to progress your career. Training and development opportunities will also be made accessible to you via EssilorLuxottica’s learning platform, Leonardo, for you to upskill yourself to achieve your career goals.

Benefits

  • Core Benefits

    Core Benefits

    • Life assurance cover*
    • Contributory pension scheme
    • 33 days of annual leave, rising to 38 days based on your length of service, dependent on days worked per week
    • Private medical cover for you and your family*
    • Free annual eyewear worth £550
    • Regular discounts for your family and friends
    • Access to a tight-knit company-wide community through our internal channels
  • Opt-in benefits

    Opt-in benefits

    • Opportunities to volunteer with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
    • A chance to buy and sell additional holidays
    • Flexible lifestyle benefits such as GymFlex, dining cards, discounted travel insurance, experience days and cycle-to-work schemes
    • Health-related benefits such as cash plan, additional life cover, dental cover, and critical illness cover
  • Additional benefits

    Additional benefits

    • Access to cutting-edge technology for top-notch eyecare solutions
    • Flexible working environments, catered to your needs
    • Access to Leonardo, EssilorLuxottica’s learning platform
  • Life assurance cover*
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 33 days of annual leave, rising to 38 days based on your length of service, dependent on days worked per week
  • Private medical cover for you and your family*
  • Free annual eyewear worth £550
  • Regular discounts for your family and friends
  • Access to a tight-knit company-wide community through our internal channels
  • Opportunities to volunteer with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
  • A chance to buy and sell additional holidays
  • Flexible lifestyle benefits such as GymFlex, dining cards, discounted travel insurance, experience days and cycle-to-work schemes
  • Health-related benefits such as cash plan, additional life cover, dental cover, and critical illness cover
  • Access to cutting-edge technology for top-notch eyecare solutions
  • Flexible working environments, catered to your needs
  • Access to Leonardo, EssilorLuxottica’s learning platform

* Please note that not all of these benefits are available in the Republic of Ireland.

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