Optometrist

At Vision Express, we give optometrists the equipment, time, and support to step out with confidence. Backed by the strength of EssilorLuxottica, your career is supported with unparalleled stability, development opportunities, and a clear path to grow.

Retail Optical Assistant – Vision Express

Salary: Up to £73,000 (subject to your experience and location).
Location: Llansamlet store (Tesco).
Working hours: Part time / Full time with potential for alternating weekends.

What you’ll get

Our reward package typically includes roughly £11,000 of additional benefits on top of basic salary and a car allowance for full‑time roles. Benefits include:

• Free parking
• 33 days’ annual leave (rising to 38 days including bank holidays)
• Sales and performance‑based bonus (up to £5,040 on target)
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Life assurance worth four times your salary
• Overtime opportunities via the TG Pool (shifts paid at 80% of locum rate)
• Share purchase plan participation
• Competitive pension scheme

If flexible working options (alternate days, compressed week) are important to you, we are open to discussing.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:

• Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Use your clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis that builds patient confidence.
• Enjoy being part of a team, sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working together.
• Contribute to the commercial success of the store – focusing on performance, growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.
• Bring confidence, passion, and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference to people’s lives.

Why Vision Express?

With 590+ stores across the UK, Ireland and Jersey, we are a leading optical retailer and an innovative med‑tech business backed by EssilorLuxottica. We invest in your skills, ambitions and future.

Note: The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits is dependent on the options you select, your role, the store, and length of service. Not all benefits may be available to all colleagues, and the value of some benefits may vary. TG Pool shifts are paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift worked each week. For full details, please contact our recruitment team at optometrycareers@visionexpress.com.