Retail Optical Assistant

Retail Optical Assistant

Location
Reading

Position
Retail

Hours Per Week:
38.75 hours per week

Vacancy Type
Permanent

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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? Apply now and see your future clearly.

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Where you'll be working

120-121 Broad Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2BD, United Kingdom

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Why Join Us

We are Pioneers bringing heritage into the future

We're deeply rooted in our legacy - proud of where we came from, yet always innovating and improving the rules of the eyewear and eyecare game. We never stop learning, nor would we want to. We see our search for innovative solutions as an ongoing journey, not a destination. We're curious - keeping up with trends, gathering insight, and thinking about where we can go next.

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Application Process

APPLICATION PROCESS

We're thrilled that you're considering applying to work with us. As a first step, you'll need to submit your online application via our careers site. That's when we review your application against role requirements. Unsuccessful applications will be informed by email.

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Retail Optical Assistant

Location
Reading

Position
Retail

Hours Per Week:
38.75 hours per week

Vacancy Type
Permanent

Apply Now