Optical Assistant Apprentice — Launch Your Vision Career

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED; Widnes; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Express in Widnes is seeking an Apprentice Optical Assistant to join our team on a full-time apprenticeship. You will learn to greet customers, interpret prescriptions, help choose frames, take measurements, and explain lens options with NHS paperwork completed correctly.

The programme includes extensive hands-on training and customer service development. Starting as an Optical Assistant apprentice, you will gain insights into lens technology, frame fittings, and sales skills, with

Qualifications

• APprenticeship pathway with hands-on optical assistant training.
• Attention to NHS paperwork and frame measurements taught during the programme.
• Customer service and retail skills developed in a fast-paced optical practice.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers professionally and guide them through their visit.
• Interpret prescriptions and assist customers in frame selection.
• Take measurements and adjust frames for comfort and fit.
• Explain features and benefits of frames in clear, non-technical language.
• Process orders for glasses and contact lenses and complete NHS paperwork.

Job description

Vision Express in Widnes is seeking an Apprentice Optical Assistant to join our team on a full-time apprenticeship. You will learn to greet customers, interpret prescriptions, help choose frames, take measurements, and explain lens options with NHS paperwork completed correctly.

The programme includes extensive hands-on training and customer service development. Starting as an Optical Assistant apprentice, you will gain insights into lens technology, frame fittings, and sales skills, with