Retail Optical Assistant

Vision Express (UK) Limited; Kingston upon Thames; Vor Ort; GBP 20.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Frames discount

Holiday allowance

Discounts for family & friends

Free eye tests

Employee wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation support

Zusammenfassung

Vision Express is seeking a friendly Retail Optical Assistant to serve customers, provide product guidance, and support eye-care technology in a busy store environment.

You will learn frame adjustments, fittings, minor repairs, and assist with pre-screening eye tests while contributing to smooth store operations and excellent service.

Qualifikationen

• Confident engaging with customers and recommending products.
• Passionate about eyewear and comfortable with digital tools.
• Positive team player with a can-do attitude.
• Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Eyewear knowledge

Digital tools

Team player

Jobbeschreibung

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?