Apprentice Optical Assistant
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Company: VISION EXPRESS LIMITED
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Location: Widnes, WA8 6UD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,228.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000055307
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Application Deadline Date: 30/10/2026
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Start Date: 09/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Learners will work 9:30am -5pm 5 out of 7 days- this will be discussed and agreed between candidate and store manager upon interview. They will be required to carry out a weekend shift.
Brief Description
This isn't your retail apprenticeship. As part of our team, you'll have responsibility and involvement, playing a vital role in ensuring our customers feel special. With guidance from the store manager and our apprenticeship team, you'll learn the ins and outs of bringing our brand to life, selecting the products, and delivering experiences.
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
This isn't your typical retail apprenticeship. As part of our team, you'll have more responsibility and involvement, playing a vital role in ensuring our customers feel special. With guidance from your store manager and our apprenticeship team, you'll learn the ins and outs of bringing our brand to life, selecting the right products, and delivering personalized experiences.
Other Information
Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.