Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Specsavers
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15th September 2025
Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers. You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain
Our apprenticeship gives people of all ages a chance to start an exciting career, while earning a full-time wage. Duties include - booking customers in for eye tests, pre-screening, recommending suitable frames. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in optics.
What you'll do at work
* By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store)
* Booking in eye tests
* Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
* You'll also make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop-up
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Training course
Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
Training schedule
Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working
Daily on-the-job training in store - no college to attend
Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
Functional skills if required in English
Entry Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
Other requirements
Before applying, please bear in mind the salary and check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.
Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 02/10/2025
£15,150 a year
Location
This job is located inBury St Edmunds, Suffolk
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
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