Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Specsavers

Futures Job Shop 002; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable apprenticeship provider in Bury St Edmunds is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join as an Optical Assistant Apprentice. This role includes providing excellent customer service, booking eye tests, and pre-screening patients. Successful candidates will receive training to become a Level 3 Optical Assistant, paving the way for a successful career in optics. The apprenticeship offers a full-time wage of £15,150 a year and is aimed at those eager to learn and grow in the field.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service.
• Willingness to learn and pursue a career in optics.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch customer advice and a warm welcome.
• Book eye tests and pre-screen patients.
• Measure frames accurately.

Job description

Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Specsavers

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About

15th September 2025

Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers. You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain

Our apprenticeship gives people of all ages a chance to start an exciting career, while earning a full-time wage. Duties include - booking customers in for eye tests, pre-screening, recommending suitable frames. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in optics.

What you'll do at work

• By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store)
• Booking in eye tests
• Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
• You'll also make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop-up

Training to be provided

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED

Training course
Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)

Training schedule
Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working
Daily on-the-job training in store - no college to attend
Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
Functional skills if required in English

Entry Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

Other requirements

Before applying, please bear in mind the salary and check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis.

Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 02/10/2025

£15,150 a year

Location

This job is located inBury St Edmunds, Suffolk

West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.