Retail Optical Assistant

Vision Express; Shaldon; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Frame allowance

Holiday entitlement

Discounts on eyewear

Free eye tests

Wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation involvement

Descrizione del lavoro

Vision Express, a premier optical retailer and med-tech group, is hiring a Retail Optical Assistant to deliver personalised service, advise on eyewear, and assist with fittings. You will learn to use the latest optical tech and contribute to a smooth store operation.

Join a growing team backed by EssilorLuxottica, with opportunities to grow, enjoy a frame allowance, holiday freedom, eye tests, and wellbeing support.

Competenze

• Confidently engage with customers and recommend products.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Passion for eyewear, style, and digital tools is a plus.

Mansioni

• Deliver personalised customer service and product advice.
• Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs.
• Support pre-screening eye tests using optical technology.
• Keep the store running smoothly with admin tasks.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Communication

Sales

Strumenti

Point of sale system

Descrizione del lavoro

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?