Apprentice Optical Assistant Review
at Specsavers
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Sales
Grantham
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Diagnostics, customer service,
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Full extent
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed customer service and confidential skills. New skills include my progressing knowledge in optics
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured. Lots of support and equipment that is needed I am provided with
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of suppprt, giving me good work time, mental and health support. Often check ups
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support. A constant level of support that helps me understand there is loads of career paths
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Understanding what I’m doing in depth, not just working for the sake of it but understanding why I’m doing it
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Social events, such as Christmas party etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Friendly environment, room for progression, support network is very good
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Be yourself, don’t worry about not having the experience… everyone is understood and supported the same
