Optical Assistant Review
at Specsavers
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Customer Service, Marketing
Bitterne Village, Southampton, UK
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
4 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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:
3/5
My job is repetitive, I do the same thing every day which I enjoy but also don't. Some customers I come across are rude. But overall I enjoy my job
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I didnt have any knowledge about optics before
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Mainly from my coach
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I can help them as I have a lot of knowledge about the company and how glasses works
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Be wary that the role is slightly overwhelming as there is lots to know
