Optical Assistant

As part of our Retail Team at Vision Express, you'll be responsible for assisting our customer in selecting the perfect eyewear to suit their needs. This includes frames adjustmets, repaires, fittings and even some pre-screening eye examinations.

It's not all about the technical stuff, we're looking for people who are passionate about providing excellent customer service and ensuring our customers leave satisfied. Our colleagues are valued, and we're committed to supporting you in your career aspirations. Whether you want to become an expert in your field, or progress through your career to a Store Manager or beyond, we'll provide you with the necessary training and support to achieve your goals.

We believe in offering a variety of career paths and opportunities for our colleagues to grow and progress. Join Vision Express and let's help our customers See More and Be More, together.

Benefits

Sales and performance-based bonus
Targeted incentives
Pension scheme
33 days annual leave which increases with your length of service
Life Assurance
Free annual eyewear
Discounts for your family & friends
Company-wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge, sharing and collaborating through our internal channels

Opt-in benefits

Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
Buy & sell holidays
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as gymflex, Dining cards, discounted travel insurance, experience days and even discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme
Health related benefits such as; cash plan, additional life cover, dental cover, and critical illness cover
Not all of these benefits are available in the Republic of Ireland.

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Retail Optical Assistant

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Location

Scarborough

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Temporary / Fixed Term Contract

Internal or External

Internal

External

Location

England

Scarborough

Job area

Retail

Description

Role overview This Role will require Weekend commitments - covering both Saturday and Sunday. As a Retail Optical Assistant at Vision Express, you’ll assist our customers in finding and select

Reference

9990

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Optometrist Coordinator

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Location

Cribbs Causeway

Job type

Permanent

Internal or External

Internal

External

Location

England

Bristol

Job area

Retail

Description

Are you passionate about creating a truly seamless experience for your customers? We are looking for an optometrist coordinator to join our retail team. If you don’t have previous optical experience,

Reference

10199

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Retail Optical Assistant

Salary

Location

Cribbs Causeway

Job type

Permanent

Internal or External

Internal

External

Location

England

Bristol

Job area

Retail

Description

Role overview As a Retail Optical Assistant at Vision Express, you’ll assist our customers in finding and selecting eyewear that meets their needs. You’ll help with frame adjustments, repairs, and

Reference

10200

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Retail Optical Assistant

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Location

Cwmbran

Job type

Permanent

Internal or External

Internal

External

Location

England

Cwmbran

Job area

Retail

Description

Reference

10298

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Retail Optical Assistant

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Location

Bradley Stoke - Tesco

Job type

Permanent

Internal or External

Internal

External

Location

England

Bradley Stoke

Job area

Retail

Description

Reference

10309

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Optometrist Coordinator

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Location

Oxford Street

Job type

Temporary / Fixed Term Contract

Internal or External

External

Location

England

Westminster

Job area

Retail

Description

Reference

6282

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Retail Optical Assistant

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Location

Kingston Upon Thames.

Job type

Permanent

Internal or External

Internal

External

Location

England

Kingston upon Thames

Job area

Retail

Description

Reference

9546

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Retail Optical Assistant

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Location

Reading

Job type

Permanent

Internal or External

Internal

External

Location

England

Reading

Job area

Retail

Description

Reference

9743

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Retail Optical Assistant

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Location

Windsor.

Job type

Permanent

Internal or External

Internal

External

Location

England

Windsor

Job area

Retail

Description

Reference

9853

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Retail Optical Assistant

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Location

Exeter

Job type

Permanent

Internal or External

Internal

External

Location

England

Exeter

Job area

Retail

Description

Reference

9873

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Retail Optical Assistant

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Location

Whiteley Village

Job type

Permanent

Internal or External

Internal

External

Location

England

Fareham

Job area

Retail

Description

Reference

9879

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Retail Optical Assistant

Salary

Location

Amesbury

Job type

Temporary / Fixed Term Contract

Internal or External

Internal

External

Location

England

Amesbury

Job area

Retail

Description

Reference

9927

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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