Retail Optical Assistant

Vision Express; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frame allowance £350 towards frames

33 days holiday

Staff discounts

Free eye tests

Wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation involvement

Job summary

Vision Express is recruiting for a Retail Optical Assistant to join our UK stores. You will deliver personalised customer service, advise on eyewear, and assist with fittings and minor repairs using the latest optical tech.

You will support pre-screening eye tests, handle admin tasks, and contribute to a smooth store operation while representing a leading global optical retailer backed by EssilorLuxottica.

Qualifications

• Confidently engage with customers and recommend products.
• Good communication and listening to understand customer needs.
• Passionate about eyewear and comfortable using digital tools.
• Positive team player with a can-do attitude.

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

People skills

Communication

Digital tools

Team player

Eyewear knowledge

Tools

Eye testing equipment

POS software

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.