Retail Optical Assistant

VISION EXPRESS; Bicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frames & sunglasses allowance

33 days holiday

Family & friends discounts

Free eye tests

Employee wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation involvement

Job summary

Vision Express is hiring an Optical Assistant to deliver confident, personalised customer service and product advice in a busy store environment.

You will learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and perform minor repairs while supporting pre-screening eye tests using cutting-edge optical tech. A strong team player mindset and excellent communication are essential to help our customers choose the right eyewear.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering customer service in retail or eye care
• Interest in eyewear trends and using digital tools
• Positive team player with a can-do attitude
• Clear 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

Product advice

Digital tools

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express

Where customer service meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation.

Are you looking for a retail role in eye care 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

• £350 towards frames or designer sunglasses, with unlimited spend on lenses.
• 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 £85-£520/month bonus - 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 med-tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development.