Retail Optical Assistant

Vision Express; Oxford; On-site; GBP 10,358 - 12,407; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free eyewear (up to £550 annually)

33 days holiday

Family & friends discounts

Free eye tests

Employee wellbeing support

Opportunities to support global vision

Job summary

A leading optical retailer is seeking a Retail Optical Assistant in Oxford to provide personalized customer service and product advice in an engaging environment. Candidates should be passionate about eyewear and possess strong communication skills. The role involves supporting eye tests and maintaining store operations. With a focus on employee wellbeing and bonuses based on performance, this position offers excellent growth potential within a growing medtech business.

Qualifications

• Confident engaging with customers and recommending products.
• Passionate about eyewear and style.
• Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs.

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

Engaging with customers

Digital tools usage

Communication

Job description

Retail Optical Assistant – Vision Express

Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation.

Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare 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

• Free eyewear (up to £550 annually) from day one
• 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 — 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 medtech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development.