Optometrist

Vision Express; Tregof; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

33 days’ annual leave

Sales and performance-based bonus

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Overtime opportunities

Share purchase plan participation

Competitive pension scheme

Job summary

Vision Express is looking for a Retail Optical Assistant at their Llansamlet store in Wales. This role offers a salary of up to £73,000, depending on experience and location, with flexible working hours and the potential for alternating weekends.

In addition to the salary, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package totaling up to £11,000, including private medical cover and a competitive pension scheme. The ideal candidate should be a qualified GOC registered optometrist with strong clinical expertise and a passion for excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Qualified and GOC registered optometrist.
• Deliver clear diagnosis to build patient confidence.
• Team-oriented, sharing ideas and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the commercial success of the store.
• Focus on performance, growth, and excellent customer experience.
• Bring confidence and genuine enthusiasm to help patients.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team collaboration

Customer experience focus

Passion for optometry

Education

Qualified, GOC registered optometrist

Job description

At Vision Express, we give optometrists the equipment, time, and support to step out with confidence. Backed by the strength of EssilorLuxottica, your career is supported with unparalleled stability, development opportunities, and a clear path to grow.

Retail Optical Assistant – Vision Express

Salary: Up to £73,000 (subject to your experience and location).
Location: Llansamlet store (Tesco).
Working hours: Part time / Full time with potential for alternating weekends.

What you’ll get

Our reward package typically includes roughly £11,000 of additional benefits on top of basic salary and a car allowance for full‑time roles. Benefits include:

• Free parking
• 33 days’ annual leave (rising to 38 days including bank holidays)
• Sales and performance‑based bonus (up to £5,040 on target)
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Life assurance worth four times your salary
• Overtime opportunities via the TG Pool (shifts paid at 80% of locum rate)
• Share purchase plan participation
• Competitive pension scheme

If flexible working options (alternate days, compressed week) are important to you, we are open to discussing.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:

• Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Use your clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis that builds patient confidence.
• Enjoy being part of a team, sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working together.
• Contribute to the commercial success of the store – focusing on performance, growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.
• Bring confidence, passion, and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference to people’s lives.

Why Vision Express?

With 590+ stores across the UK, Ireland and Jersey, we are a leading optical retailer and an innovative med‑tech business backed by EssilorLuxottica. We invest in your skills, ambitions and future.

Note: The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits is dependent on the options you select, your role, the store, and length of service. Not all benefits may be available to all colleagues, and the value of some benefits may vary. TG Pool shifts are paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift worked each week. For full details, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].