Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Lymington Specsavers

This apprenticeship will train you to become a qualified Optical Assistant.

What You'll Do

• Give customers top-notch advice and a warm welcome.
• Book eye tests.
• Pre-screen patients and measure frames.
• Ensure the smooth running of the store by identifying and addressing any issues.

Training

• You will undertake a Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
• Functional Skills in maths and English will be provided if required.
• The apprenticeship includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
• Training is full-time, 5 out of 7 days a week, including weekend work.
• You will receive daily on-the-job training in the store; no college attendance is required.
• The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
• The specific training schedule is to be agreed upon and further details will be provided later.

What Happens at the End

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a wide range of career options.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications Required

• GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) is essential.

Key Details

• Wage: £26,925.09 per year
• Working Week: Full-time, 5 out of 7 days, including weekend work (days and times to be confirmed).
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Start Date: 2026-11-17
• Closing Date: 2026-11-03
• Apprenticeship Standard: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
• Training Provider: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED