Apprentice Optical Assistant
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Company: PTS OPTICAL LTD
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Location: WR10 1BG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000022269
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 05/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. Saturday, 9.00am - 1.00pm (on rota).
Brief Description
Join Peter Smith Opticians as an Optical Assistant Apprentice. Earn while you learn in a supportive, professional environment, providing expert eyecare to our community. We offer hands-on mentorship, clinical training, and career progression. If you are a friendly, detail-oriented individual eager to start a rewarding career, apply today.
Future Prospects
Once an apprentice at Peter Smith Opticians completes their initial training, the career path can branch into several specialised and high-value roles. The optical industry is unique because it combines medical healthcare with high-end retail and technical manufacturing.
Vacancy Detail
As an apprentice, your role will be varied, bridging the gap between clinical support and customer service.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Customer Greeting: Welcoming patients to the practice and managing the appointment diary
- Pre-screening: Learning to use specialist equipment to perform initial tests (such as auto-refraction and pressure tests) before the patient sees the Optometrist
- Frame Styling: Assisting patients in selecting frames that suit their style, face shape, and prescription requirements
- Technical Measurements: Taking precise measurements for lens positioning and explaining different lens types (e.g., anti-glare coatings or varifocals)
- Admin & Maintenance: Processing NHS forms, ordering stock, and ensuring the retail display areas are clean and professional
- Repairs: Learning how to perform minor spectacle repairs and adjustments for patients