Retail Optical Assistant

Vision Express; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frames discount

Holiday entitlement 33 days

Family & friends discounts

Free eye tests

Wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation support

Job summary

Vision Express is hiring a Retail Optical Assistant to provide friendly, expert customer service in a premium eyewear environment. You’ll help customers select frames, assist with fittings, and perform minor repairs, while supporting pre-screening eye tests with up-to-date optical tech.

Join a growing med-tech business backed by EssilorLuxottica, and benefit from generous holidays, employee discounts, and performance bonuses. This is a full-time, on-site role in a busy retail setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and sales is helpful.
• Strong communication and team spirit.
• Comfort with digital tools and eyewear products.

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.

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.

Ready to start your career in optical retail?