Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Hedge End Specsavers

This gives people of all ages a chance to start an exciting career, while earning a full-time wage. Duties include- booking customers in for eye tests, pre-screening, recommending suitable frames. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would…

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Employer

Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited

Location

Southampton

Type

Apprenticeship

Pay

£17,101.92 a year

Hours

40 hours a week, including training

Closing date

Closed 3 Nov 2026

Entry requirements

See the qualifications below

Experience

Not specified

Start date

17 Nov 2026

Source

Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK)

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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.

Advanced apprenticeship: Optical assistant 2022 (level 3)

• GCSE in Maths, grade 9-4 (A*-C) (essential)

Length

1 Year 6 Months

Training provider

Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited

• Healthcare

This opportunity is run by Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, not by StemLaunch. Source: Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK).

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Last seen on GOV.UK 3 Nov 2026. Details can change, so check the advert before applying.