Optical Assistant Apprentice: Kickstart Your Eye Care Career

Vision Express (UK) Limited; Urmston; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vision Express invites applications for an Optical Assistant apprentice role. You will begin with structured training, learning optical support, customer service, and wearability standards while supporting day-to-day practice operations.

This role offers opportunities to progress as you gain practical experience in a busy UK optical setting. You will learn to interpret prescriptions, measure frames, explain lens options, and assist with NHS documentation.

Formación

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above required.
• Level 3 optical qualification pursued with on-the-job training.
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer care.
• Willingness to learn about frames, lenses and NHS processes.

Responsabilidades

• Greet customers and provide friendly, professional service.
• Interpret prescriptions and advise on frame selection.
• Measure frames and ensure proper fit for lenses.
• Explain lens features and NHS paperwork completion.
• Take payments and maintain records.
• Assist with pre-screening tests where appropriate.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Educación

GCSE English 4/C or above

GCSE Maths 4/C or above

Level 3 Optical qualification

Herramientas

Focimeter

Descripción del empleo

Vision Express invites applications for an Optical Assistant apprentice role. You will begin with structured training, learning optical support, customer service, and wearability standards while supporting day-to-day practice operations.

This role offers opportunities to progress as you gain practical experience in a busy UK optical setting. You will learn to interpret prescriptions, measure frames, explain lens options, and assist with NHS documentation.