Optical Assistant Review
at Specsavers
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Healthcare, Sales
Lancaster
Review Submitted: April 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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Serving customer, pre-screening, product recommendations. Also providing a fitting service for customers as well as advice on frame style and suitability.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learned plenty of skills to do with dispensing glasses such as appropriate fitting and measurements required. Knowledge of prescriptions and the usage of various kit such as the autorefractor
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
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?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A very helpful and welcoming team, the job itself is very interesting and fulfilling when you help customers get the service they need
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Ask lots of questions, there's a lot to learn and a big part of working at an opticians is seeking supervision when needed.
