Optical Assistant Apprentice — Level 3 Training & Career Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

In-store training

EPA assessment included

Weekend shifts

Job summary

Specsavers is offering a full-time Optical Assistant apprenticeship in the UK. You will work in-store, delivering friendly customer service while learning on the job with 40 hours per week and weekend shifts.

During the 1 year 6 month program you gain Level 3 Optical Assistant certification, with in-house training from Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited and EPA assessments. Start date 2026-12-07 and closing date 2026-11-22.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths (9-4/A*-C) is essential.
• Full-time apprenticeship with weekend work and 40 hours per week.
• On-the-job training in store, no college attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer care and warm greetings in-store.
• Book in eye tests for customers.
• Pre-screen patients and measure frames.
• Identify and address small problems to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Customer care

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths

Job description

Specsavers is offering a full-time Optical Assistant apprenticeship in the UK. You will work in-store, delivering friendly customer service while learning on the job with 40 hours per week and weekend shifts.

During the 1 year 6 month program you gain Level 3 Optical Assistant certification, with in-house training from Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited and EPA assessments. Start date 2026-12-07 and closing date 2026-11-22.