Retail Optical Assistant

Retail Optical Assistant

VISION EXPRESS

Update date : Sep 25, 2026

Country : United Kingdom

Region : London

County : Greater London

Town : ORPINGTON

Category : Retail

Contract type : Fixed-term

Availability : Part time

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 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.

#s1-Gen

· 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.

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.