Retail Optical Assistant

Vision Express (UK) Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frames/ lenses discount program

33 days holiday with buy/sell options

Family & friends discounts + free eye 

Employee wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation participation

Job summary

Vision Express is hiring a Retail Optical Assistant in Colchester to deliver personalised customer service and product advice on premium eyewear and med-tech solutions. You’ll learn frame adjustments, fittings, and minor repairs while supporting pre-screening eye tests with the latest optical technology.

The role requires a positive team player, strong communication, and enthusiasm for digital tools. Benefits include generous holiday, staff discounts, and wellbeing support across a growing

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, preferably in retail.
• Ability to advise on products and assist customers.
• Interest in eyewear, fashion and tech-enabled solutions.
• Comfortable using digital tools and store tech.

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

Eyewear knowledge

Digital tools

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.