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The future is uncertain – unless you’re with a company that’s always investing in it. That’s because at Vision Express, when it comes to sight, we take it seriously. We’re confident in our capabilities, thanks to our unmatched technology, countless opportunities for growth and the backing of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the eyecare industry. Become one of our pre-registration optometrists and your career can only benefit.

We are proud to offer Pre-registration Optometrist Placement in partnership with the College of Optometrists. Our structured placement program provides students with invaluable, practical real-world experience, in a supportive retail environment.

Why Choose Vision Express?

We’re part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in cutting-edge eye care and premium eyewear, with an extensive portfolio of brands such as Oakley and Ray-Ban. You’ll be backed by a business passionate about quality, innovation, and excellence, giving you confidence in offering your customers the widest range of products.

You'll work with world-class technology that keeps you at the forefront of optometry. This includes OCT, visual field analysers, automated refraction, fundus cameras, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, and automated phoropters among much else.

Being part of both Vision Express and EssilorLuxottica means diverse career paths, excellent training programmes and impressive development opportunities. We’re proud of the clinical training we offer. Right now, we have colleagues across the business studying everything from IP and Medical Retina to glaucoma and myopia. You might want to become an Optometrist Store Manager, a Dispensing Optician or support the next generation of Pre-Registration students by becoming a Pre-Reg Supervisor or Pre-Reg Development Tutor. Every step you take comes with fascinating challenges and great rewards. 

Life outside the test room is very important to us. You can get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, helping our mission to eliminate uncorrected poor vision in countries across the world, in one generation.

What to expect from your Pre-registration Optomtrist Placement?

  • Practical experience in a busy optical practice, collaborating with experienced optometrists and dispensing opticians.
  • Hands-on patient care, refining your clinical skills in real consultations.
  • Mentoring from knowledgeable optometrists to guide you through your placement journey.
  • Exposure to a wide range of eye conditions and treatment pathways to enhance your clinical knowledge.
  • Access to modern technology and techniques that gives you an experience of innovative optical equipment and industry best practices.
  • Opportunity to progress on to our newly qualified support programme once you have completed your degree.

Our people always have and always will be our greatest asset. Our values reflect this – we care about our people and like to show it.

We offer an extensive range of benefits that shows our appreciation for your contribution to the team and the business.

Our Benefits

  • 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays - this increases with length of service. 
  • Free annual eyewear & discounts for your family & friends 
  • Sales and performance-based bonus & incentives
  • Private medical cover
  • Life Assurance 
  • Competitive pension 
  • Coverage of your professional fees 

Additional benefits

We offer an impressive range of additional benefits:

  • Lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, dining cards, discounted travel, experience days and discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme.
  • Access to a company-wide eye care professional community, where you can share knowledge and collaborate via internal channels.
  • Access to world-leading technology and flexible working environments. 
  • Access to Leonardo – EssilorLuxottica’s learning platform.
  • Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join us and we’ll help you unlock your full potential, every step of the way.

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