Optical Assistant Apprentice – Level 3, In-Store Training

Specsavers; Dorking; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers offers a Year 1 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 3) in the UK, with a 40-hour week including weekends. The role starts on 2026-12-02 and involves customer guidance, booking eye tests, and basic pre-screening.

Training is provided in-store through Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, leading to full qualification after completion. The apprenticeship lasts 1 year and 6 months, with a wage of £17,101.92 per year and a defined start/closing window.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-facing communication is essential.
• Good organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Customer service orientation with a caring approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide a warm welcome to the store.
• Book in eye tests for customers.
• Pre-screen and measure frames as part of the assessment process.
• Troubleshoot small issues to keep the store running smoothly.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths

Job description

Specsavers offers a Year 1 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 3) in the UK, with a 40-hour week including weekends. The role starts on 2026-12-02 and involves customer guidance, booking eye tests, and basic pre-screening.

Training is provided in-store through Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, leading to full qualification after completion. The apprenticeship lasts 1 year and 6 months, with a wage of £17,101.92 per year and a defined start/closing window.