Optical assistant Review
at Specsavers
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Customer Service, Sales, Science
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
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
In the role, I prescreen patients, fit people’s glasses, dispense them and also meet and greet them at the door.
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 have learnt many new skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is very well organised, I am given 4 hours of study each week and I learn a lot each week on the shop floor
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
Helpful and always approachable and helpful. She always goes into detail when I have a question.
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?
The staff are lovely and helpful
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Be confident and always smile
