Retail Optical Assistant

Retail Optical Assistant

York - Competitive GBP Full Time

Posted by: Vision Express

Posted: Monday, 1 June 2026

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.

Location York, UK

Industry Retail

Rate Competitive GBP

Employment Agency Vision Express

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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

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.

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.