Apprentice Optical Assistant
Vision Express UK LTD
About this opportunity
Looking for a unique retail apprenticeship opportunity? Join us at Vision Express on an 18-month program where you'll earn a level 3 qualification in Optical Retail while receiving comprehensive training and support.
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Key facts
- Employer
- Vision Express UK LTD
- Location
- Kent
- Type
- Apprenticeship
- Pay
- £17,228.25 a year
- Hours
- 38.75 hours a week, including training
- Closing date
- Closes 18 Dec 2026
- Entry requirements
- See the qualifications below
- Experience
- Not specified
- Start date
- 4 Jan 2027
- Source
- Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK)
"Not specified" means the advert we received didn't say. The full advert may have more.
Why this is a STEM opportunity
STEM-adjacent: Not always called a STEM job, but you work with medicines, machines, materials, tech or data, and it can lead into wider STEM careers.
Optical work is built on the science of light and vision. Optical practice roles usually involve measuring for glasses, handling lenses and using screening equipment alongside qualified optometrists and dispensing opticians.
Skills roles like this usually build
- Precise measurement
- Using optical equipment
- Attention to detail
- Talking with patients
This describes the type of role in general. The employer's advert has the exact duties.
Qualifications and experience
Advanced apprenticeship: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)
- GCSE in English, grade Grace 4/C or above (essential)
- GCSE in Maths, grade Grace 4/C or above (essential)
The apprenticeship
- Length
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Training provider
- Training 2000 Limited
Fields
Source
This opportunity is run by Vision Express UK LTD, not by StemLaunch. Source: Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK).
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last seen on GOV.UK 7 Nov 2026. Details can change, so check the advert before applying.