Apprentice Optical Assistant
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Company: ASPIRE OPTICS LTD
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Location: Leicester, LE9 7NE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000045562
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Application Deadline Date: 28/08/2026
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Start Date: 31/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 9am to 5:30pm, 30-minute break 32-hours per week, over 4 days. Days will be confirmed on interview. This will include some weekends depending on the practice. Standing for extended periods.
Brief Description
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Optical Assistant based in Earl Shilton, Leicester.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience within Aspire Optics Ltd supporting day to day tasks whilst gaining on the job qualifications.
Training to be Provided
Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3.
Future Prospects
The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice.
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part-time working are often possible.
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:
- Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician
- Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses
- Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-Optical aids such as bump-ons
- Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions
- Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses
- In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others
Other non-clinical roles:
- Practice Management you could complete a management course
- Practice ownership you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise
Vacancy Detail
Optical Assistant - Reporting to: Practice Manager/Optometrist.
Job Summary:
An Optical Assistant provides excellent customer service while supporting the day-to-day operations of an optical practice. They assist patients in selecting eyewear, perform basic optical measurements, schedule appointments, and ensure a smooth patient experience from arrival to collection of their glasses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Welcome patients and provide exceptional customer service
- Assist customers in choosing frames and lenses based on their prescription, lifestyle, and budget
- Take accurate measurements, including pupillary distance (PD) and frame fitting
- Adjust, repair, and fit spectacles for patient comfort
- Explain lens options, coatings, and pricing to customers
- Process sales transactions and maintain accurate records
- Book and manage appointments for eye examinations
- Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally
- Maintain stock levels and merchandise displays
- Support optometrists and dispensing opticians with administrative tasks
- Ensure the practice remains clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards
- Working closely with patients and healthcare professionals