Retail Optical Assistant
Company
Location
6 Fore Street, Taunton TA1 1HX
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Salary
£12.81 an hour
Job Highlights
- Deliver personalised customer service and assist with eyewear fittings, supporting eye tests using advanced technology.
- Ideal candidates are confident, customer-focused with a passion for eyewear and strong communication skills.
- Located in Taunton, potential for full or part-time hours, with generous holiday and benefits, including bonuses and employee support.
Job Requirements/Description
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Get
· £350 towards frames or designer sunglasses, with unlimited spend on lenses.
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
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.
Retail Optical Assistant – Vision Express
Where customer service meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation.
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.
Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance.
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we would be happy to consider part-time applications for the right candidate.
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.
Company
Location
6 Fore Street, Taunton TA1 1HX
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Salary
£12.81 an hour