Retail Optical Assistant

Vision Express; Hull and East Yorkshire; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Frames allowance

33 days holiday

Staff discounts

Eye tests

Wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation support

Résumé du poste

Vision Express is looking for a Retail Optical Assistant to join our UK team. Deliver confident personalised customer service, offer product advice, and help customers choose eyewear that fits their lifestyle.

Join a growing med-tech business backed by EssilorLuxottica, with great benefits including generous holiday, staff discounts, eye tests, and opportunities to support global vision through OneSight Foundation.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Interest in eyewear and fashion.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication skills

Eye care product knowledge

Digital tools

Description du poste

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.

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