Optical Assistant Apprenticeship in Southampton at Solent Spectacles

Salary£14,560 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationSouthampton
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes30 Nov 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts6 Dec 2026
Hours35 a week
Duration1 Year 6 Months

Job description

Summary

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn. Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. You should have good communication skills, a positive attitude and be comfortable working as part of a team.

What you will do at work

Working alongside an experienced team to develop a broad range of service to include:

  • Administrative duties
  • Customer service
  • Business skills

You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the business and ensuring our patients receive a welcoming, professional and efficient service.

You will also develop an understanding of how an optical business operates, gaining insight into the industry.

Training

Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

The apprentice will be required to complete:

  • Work towards gaining a full Qualification
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours
  • Standard and End Point Assessment
  • Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT (if required)

Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English (4-9) – desired

About this employer

Solent Spectacles believes in the business of family values and supporting our local community. We are committed to providing exceptional service and quality optical products at a price to suit every customer's needs

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunity to be offered a role as an Optical Assistant

Things to consider

  • Candidate will be trained in spectacle dispensing

Employer

Solent Spectacles

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Working pattern
Monday- Saturday on a rota basis.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

58-60 Commercial Road
Southampton
Southampton, South East
SO40 3AG
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