Retail Optical Assistant

Retail Optical Assistant

Location: Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Rate: 12.81 GBP

Employment Agency: Vision Express

Contact: Vision Express

Reference: JS3181286781

Posted Date: October 6, 2026, 2:49:20 PM

Permalink: http://www.careerboard.com/hCNEX

Overview

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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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.