Retail Optical Assistant – Vision Express
Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation.
Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare where you can grow, learn, and make a difference?
Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance.
What you’ll do
• Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice.
• Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs.
• Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology.
• Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasks.
What you’ll get
• Free eyewear (up to £550 annually) from day one.
• 33 days holiday with buy/sell options.
• Family & friends discounts + free eye tests.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation.
Earn more at Vision Express
Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn £73–£472/month — with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters — and it pays off.
What we’re looking for
• Confident engaging with customers and recommending products.
• Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools.
• Positive team player with a can-do attitude.
• Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs.
Why Vision Express?
With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we’re a leading optical retailer and a growing medtech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development.
Ready to start your career in optical retail? Apply now and see your future clearly.