Vision Express
Retail Optical Assistant

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Retail Optical Assistant
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
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What You’ll Get
- £350 towards frames or designer sunglasses, with unlimited spend on lenses
- 33 days’ holiday, with flexible 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 who meet targets can earn £85–£520/month bonus (uncapped potential for high performers)
- Your performance matters — and it pays off
What We’re Looking For
- Confident at engaging with customers and recommending products
- Passionate about eyewear, style and digital tools
- A positive team player with a can-do attitude
- A strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs


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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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