Summer Placement: First-Year Optometry Students (6 Weeks) - Vision Express
Make Your Summer Count. Grow You Expertise. Get Paid. Look Sharp
Looking for more than just a summer job? Step into our world of premium eyewear, cutting-edge tech, and standout customer experiences within Vision Express.
Join one of our stores for a 6-week summer placement and gain hands‑on optical retail experience with global brands like Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Prada, Meta & more.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Deliver confident, personalised customer service from first hello to final fit
* Be part of the full customer journey — from welcome through to dispensing
* Support pre‑testing and screening using the latest optical technology
* Get hands‑on with frames, lenses, adjustments and minor repairs
* Help keep the store running smoothly as part of a high‑energy team
What You’ll Get
* £350 to spend on free eye wear + unlimited lens upgrades
* Bonus earning potential - perform well and boost your pay
* Valuable insight - ahead of a potential 2027 CLiP placement
* 3 days paid holiday - to enjoy those new sunglasses
* Structured learning pathway - to guide your growth week by week
Who We’re Looking For
* First‑year optometry students
* Passionate about style, fashion, or tech
* Positive, proactive, and ready to learn
* A team player who brings great energy every day
Why Vision Express?
We’re not just retail - we’re part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in optical innovation. With 590+ stores, this is your chance to experience a business that blends healthcare, fashion, and technology.
See Your Future Clearly
This isn’t just a summer job - it’s a chance to gain real skills, real confidence, and real insight to what your CLiP 2027 placement could truly look like.
Locations
* Belfast Forestside
* Bangor
* Metro Centre
* Newcastle
* York
* Kingston Park
* Sunderland
* North Shields
* Scarborough
* Hartlepool
* Carlisle
* Grimsby
* Hull
Apply now and make this summer one that stands out.
Applications close on 19th June 2026.
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