Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Whitehaven Specsavers
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Company: SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
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Location: Whitehaven, CA28 7JH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,173.61 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000058328
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Application Deadline Date: 22/10/2026
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Start Date: 05/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Full-time to include weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Our apprenticeship scheme gives people of all ages the chance to boost their existing skillset and start an exciting new career as part of a forward-thinking business, all whilst earning a full-time wage. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in optics.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if required)
- End point Assessment
- Full Time 5 out of 7 days
- Daily on the job training in store - no college to attend
- Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
Future Prospects
At the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be a fully-fledged Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you.
Vacancy Detail
- 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
Other Information
Before applying, please bear in mind the salary and check that you are able to travel to the store location on a daily basis. As this is an entry level position, you must not hold any qualifications at or above this level of apprenticeship within this sector.