Optical Assistant Apprentice — Launch Your Eyecare Career

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Wells; On-site; GBP 8,200 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Boots Opticians is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice position based in Wells. The role provides on‑the‑job training while pursuing the L3 Optical Assistant Qualification, supporting day‑to‑day tasks and gaining hands‑on experience.

You will learn customer service, optical support, and frame/lens knowledge, with opportunities to meet frame reps and assist in choosing ranges. A supportive team environment promotes progression within the practice.

Qualifications

• Apprentice role with on‑the‑job training in optics.
• Gaining the L3 Optical Assistant Qualification during the apprenticeship.
• Support day‑to‑day tasks while learning on the job.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers in a professional, friendly manner.
• Interpreting prescriptions and explaining their effects on sight.
• Helping customers select frames that suit comfort and style.
• Explaining features/benefits of frames in plain language.
• Measuring frames to ensure correct size for lenses.
• Carrying out basic frame adjustments and repairs.
• Ordering glasses and contact lenses for customers.
• Completing NHS paperwork and maintaining records.
• Taking payments from customers.
• Assisting with pre‑screening tests and lens knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Ophthalmic knowledge

Frame measurement

NHS paperwork

Education

L3 Optical Assistant Qualification

Tools

Focimeter

Ophthalmic instruments

Job description

Boots Opticians is offering an Optical Assistant Apprentice position based in Wells. The role provides on‑the‑job training while pursuing the L3 Optical Assistant Qualification, supporting day‑to‑day tasks and gaining hands‑on experience.

You will learn customer service, optical support, and frame/lens knowledge, with opportunities to meet frame reps and assist in choosing ranges. A supportive team environment promotes progression within the practice.