Optical Assistant

Are you an experienced Optical Assistant ready to take the next big step in your optical career? Join us as an Optical Assistant and we’ll support you to enrol onto the Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship, helping you become a fully qualified Dispensing Optician.

This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, developing the clinical skills, professional knowledge and confidence you need to progress in optics. Through workplace learning, hands-on coaching and structured study time, you’ll grow into a safe, effective, patient focused practitioner all while being part of a friendly, supportive team.

If you bring positivity, passion and ambition, we’ll give you everything you need to shine.

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• From £12.75 to £13.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Guaranteed hours with occasional weekend working - 5 days a week
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Discounted hearing and eyecare benefits
• Enhanced sick pay 
• Enhanced pay for family leave (Maternity/Paternity etc)
• Fantastic progression opportunities

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

To get started on the Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship, you’ll need:

• At least 3 years' experience working as an Optical Assistant
• 5 GCSEs (grade 4-9 / AC) including Maths, English and Science
• The ability to commit to an employment contract of 30+ hours per week (we provide the hours - you just need to be able to commit to working 40 hours a week)
• To be a resident of England with the right to work/study here for the full duration of the programme (Please note: candidates with visas due to expire or requiring renewal during the apprenticeship unfortunately cannot enrol.)

If you’re motivated, eager to progress and passionate about patient care, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What Will You Be Doing?

In addition to your current Optical Assistant responsibilities, you’ll receive structured training and continuous development to deepen your dispensing knowledge.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll build skills and confidence in:

• Professional Practice & Patient Care
• Dispensing Skills
• Complex & Specialist Dispensing
• Low Vision & Visual Aids
• Clinical Awareness & Communication
• Teamwork & Professional Development

You’ll play a key role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues, contributing to an outstanding experience in-store.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Kickstart your journey towards becoming a qualified Dispensing Optician with a team that genuinely supports your growth.

Checked all the boxes? This job will closed when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!   

Find out more 

If you’re ready and raring to join our team and drive our practice forward, we can’t wait to hear from you. You just need to have some previous Optical Experience, be passionate, a great team worker and communicator, confident in using IT systems, and have an ability to adapt.  

Got what we’re looking for? Head to our website to learn more about the role and apply today.