Optical Assistant Apprenticeship – Wakefield

For more information regarding this apprenticeship please contact us.

Closing Date:

19 October, 2026

Expected Duration:

1 Year 6 Months

Apprenticeship Level:

Advanced

Number of Positions:

Hours per week:

Wage Information:

£17,101.92 a year

Employer's Website:

Address:

32 Little Westgate

Wakefield

WF1 1JY

Description

This 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.

Training Description:

Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Functional Skills in English if required
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

Full Description:

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

Outcome Description:

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.

Description of Working Week:

Full-time to include weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.

Skills Required:

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative

Qualifications Required:

GCSE Maths 9-4 (A*-C) Essential

Things To Consider:

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

Employer Description:

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.