Optical Assistant Apprentice – Train to Level 3

Specsavers; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers in the United Kingdom is offering a 1 year 6 month Optical Assistant apprenticeship. You will work full-time (5 days a week, including weekends) for 37.5 hours weekly, starting 2026-11-30. The wage is £16,033.05 per year, with the training provided by Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.

On-the-job training occurs daily in-store with no college required. Successful completion leads to Level 3 Optical Assistant qualification (Optical Assistant 2022).

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 / A*- C) required.
• Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship standard qualification is part of the programme.
• End-Point Assessment (EPA) is included in the apprenticeship.
• Training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with top-notch advice and a warm welcome in-store.
• Book in optical tests for customers.
• Pre-screen customers and measure frames.
• Ensure smooth store operations by spotting and addressing issues as they arise.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Customer care

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths

Job description

Specsavers in the United Kingdom is offering a 1 year 6 month Optical Assistant apprenticeship. You will work full-time (5 days a week, including weekends) for 37.5 hours weekly, starting 2026-11-30. The wage is £16,033.05 per year, with the training provided by Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.

On-the-job training occurs daily in-store with no college required. Successful completion leads to Level 3 Optical Assistant qualification (Optical Assistant 2022).