Optical Assistant - Eyewear & Bonus Opportunities

Vision Express; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frame allowance

33 days holiday

Family & friends discounts

Free eye tests

Wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation support

Job summary

Vision Express in the UK is seeking an ambitious Retail Optical Assistant to deliver confident, personalised customer service and expert product advice. You will learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical tech, helping the store run smoothly with admin tasks.

Joining a global EssilorLuxottica-backed group, you’ll benefit from a structured career path, frame allowances, generous holiday, and employee wellbeing support as you help

Qualifications

• Confident and engaging with customers and recommending products.
• Interest in eyewear, style and using digital tools.
• Positive team player with a can-do attitude.
• Strong communicator who listens to customer needs.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Eye care knowledge

Digital tools

Tools

POS systems

Frame adjustment tools

Job description

Vision Express in the UK is seeking an ambitious Retail Optical Assistant to deliver confident, personalised customer service and expert product advice. You will learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical tech, helping the store run smoothly with admin tasks.

Joining a global EssilorLuxottica-backed group, you’ll benefit from a structured career path, frame allowances, generous holiday, and employee wellbeing support as you help