Retail Optical Assistant

Vision Express; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frames discount

33 days holiday

Family & friends discounts

Free eye tests

Wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation

Job summary

Vision Express in Maidstone is recruiting an Optical Assistant to join our UK team. You’ll deliver friendly, personalised service, help customers choose frames, and learn to adjust fittings using the latest optical technology.

This full‑time role offers strong career development, staff discounts, and wellbeing support. With 33 days holiday and eligibility for bonuses on performance, you’ll be part of a growing global eyewear and med‑tech leader backed by EssilorLuxottica.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering customer service.
• Passion for eyewear and fashion.
• Comfortable using digital tools and tech in-store.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised product advice.
• Assist with frame adjustments and minor repairs.
• Support pre-screening eye tests with optical tech.
• Handle admin and store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Product advisory

Eyewear fitting

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.