Summer Placement: First-Year Optometry Students – North Region
Summer Placement: First-Year Optometry Students (6 Weeks) – Vision Express
Make Your Summer Count. Grow Your 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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Benefits
* £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
Qualifications
* 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
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.
Belfast (Castle Court & Forestside) | Bangor | Metro Centre | Newcastle | York | Kingston Park | Sunderland | North Shields | Scarborough | Hartlepool | Darlington | Preston | Carlisle | Halifax | Doncaster | White Rose | Grimsby | Hull
Apply now and make this summer one that stands out.
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