Apprentice Optical Assistant
Suzanne Floyd Optometrist · Wales · SY7 9PB
Apprenticeship
Level 3
Onsite
Business & Admin
Salary£12,480 yearly
LocationWales
PostcodeSY7 9PB
Start date9 Nov 2026
Apply by30 Oct 2026
Training providertraining 2000 limited
Job ID52544
About the role
Apprentice Optical Assistant 🌟 | Shropshire
Ready to kickstart an amazing career in healthcare and retail? 🙌 We're on the hunt for an Apprentice Optical Assistant to join our super friendly team in Shropshire! You'll be the star of our customer's journey, from greeting them at the door 🚪 to helping them find the perfect specs.
What you'll be doing:
- Be the first point of contact, offering a warm welcome 👋
- Help patients choose frames that fit their style and lifestyle, like a personal stylist! 👓
- Explain all about lenses, tints, and coatings in a way that makes sense to everyone. 🤓
- Master the art of ordering, fitting, and even making basic frame repairs. 🔧
- Dive into the world of prescriptions and visual tests. 👁️
- Handle paperwork like a pro! ✍️
- Be the go-to for booking follow-up appointments. 🗓️
Why this is your dream role:
- Get paid to learn and grow with tons of fun, interactive training. 🚀
- Gain awesome customer service skills and a deep understanding of optical support. ✨
- If fashion is your thing, you might even help pick out new frame collections! 🤩
- If techy stuff is more your vibe, you'll become a lens and measurement whizz. 💡
- It's all about teamwork here – we support each other to make every customer smile. 😊
- This is your chance to make a real difference in people's lives. ❤️
This is more than just a job; it's a path to a fantastic future. We're looking for passionate individuals who love helping people and have an eye for detail.
Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3 Qualification.
Apply ASAP – we'd love to hear from you! 💯
Key responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive customer service and administrative support.
- Assist customers with the selection, measurement, adjustment, and basic repair of spectacle frames.
- Interpret clinically issued prescriptions and apply knowledge of ophthalmic lenses.
- Manage the ordering and dispensing of prescription glasses and contact lenses.
- Conduct pre-screening tests and communicate product and offer information.
Skills
communicationteamworkcustomer service