Retail Optical Assistant
Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express Where customer service meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation.
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You'll join a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, technical accuracy and teamwork are essential. Full training and support will be provided, and previous experience in an optical lab is desirable but not essential.
Although the hours for this role are advertised, we'd love to hear about your ideal working pattern. Whether you're looking for hours around the school run, part-time hours, or a compressed working week, we're open to discussing flexible working options.
• Free eyewear annually with immediate eligibility
• Family and friends discount of up to 75%, including free eye tests
• 33 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities to support the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and make a difference in local communities
At Vision Express, we're passionate about delivering exceptional eye care and outstanding customer experiences. As an In-Store Lab Technician in our flagship Oxford Street store, you'll play a vital role in helping customers see clearly and step out with confidence by producing high-quality prescription lenses and glasses.
Working within our busy optical laboratory, you'll be responsible for manufacturing, glazing and fitting lenses to exact specifications, ensuring every pair of glasses meets the highest standards of quality and precision. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in optics, whether you're an experienced Optical Lab Technician, Glazing Technician, or are looking to start your journey in the optical industry.
We're looking for someone who is:
• Detail-oriented with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Technically minded and comfortable working with machinery and specialist optical equipment
• Organised and efficient, able to manage workloads and work to deadlines
• Quality-focused, taking pride in producing high-quality prescription eyewear
• A confident communicator who can work effectively with colleagues and customers
• A team player who enjoys working in a supportive store and laboratory environment
Working at Vision Express means being part of one of the UK's leading optical retailers. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you'll have opportunities to develop your career, learn new skills and grow within a supportive and ambitious business.
We believe we're stronger because of our differences. That's why diversity, inclusion and belonging are at the heart of our culture. By creating an environment built on trust, respect and collaboration, we help our colleagues reach their potential and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers.
Vision Express is an optical retailer providing eyecare and eyewear, offering eye tests, prescription glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses both online and through its store network. The company has grown from a single store in 1988 to over 590 stores in the UK, Ireland and Jersey.
Its product range spans designer and exclusive eyewear brands, contact lenses, AI glasses such as Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta, and Nuance Audio hearing glasses, alongside services including advanced eye tests, OCT 3D eye scans and contact lens appointments. The company also operates manufacturing and lab functions, with around 250 colleagues in its Tech Centre and over 200 in its Store Support Centre.
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