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Lab Technician Review

at Specsavers

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Customer Service, Product Design

Pudsey, West Yorkshire

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Working with Lenses such as fitting them into frames, you learn the theory and get to do the practical. A really good way to get into Optics and progress.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
You will learn multiple new skills working in a Lab.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It all flowed smoothly with lots of help.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Always willing to help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Really helpful always just a message away
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Made me a lot more confident
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, the work offers lots of activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Really good career options, fun and helpful.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Go in with a open mind. Theres way more to learn than you expect and a lot more fun.
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