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Employer Id: 176307
Employer Name: Vision Express
Job Id: 56769809
JobTitle: Retail Optical Assistant
Location Name: Preston
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Date Posted: 10/04/2026
Expiration Date: 22/05/2026
External URL: https://www.visionexpresscareers.com/vacancies/13765/retail-optical-assistant.html?utm_source=reed
Job URL: https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/retail-optical-assistant/56769809
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Contract Type: Permanent
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 Retail Optical Assistant – Vision Express

Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation.

Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare 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

· Free eyewear (up to £550 annually) from day one
· 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 — 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 medtech 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.