Retail Optical Assistant

Vision Express; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frames allowance

33 days holiday (buy/sell)

Employee discounts

Eye tests free

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Vision Express is seeking an Optical Assistant to deliver personalised customer service, advise on products, and assist with fittings in a busy retail setting. You will support eye tests and help keep the store running smoothly with admin tasks. The role emphasizes teamwork, customer focus, and adopting digital tools to enhance service.

Join a leading optical retailer backed by EssilorLuxottica, with opportunities to grow and contribute to a global vision initiative through OneSight.

Qualifications

• Confident engaging with customers and recommending products.
• Passionate about eyewear, style and comfortable with digital tools.
• Positive team player with a can-do attitude and strong listening skills.

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

Eyewear product knowledge

Communication

Team player

Tools

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 attitudeStrong 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.