Optical Assistant Apprentice Review
at Specsavers
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Customer Service
Midsomer Norton
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
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Coursework & Learning : 4 hours a week
Customer service
Pre-screen
Frame selection
Dispensing
Collections
Visual Concerns
Coursework & Learning : 4 hours a week
Customer service
Pre-screen
Frame selection
Dispensing
Collections
Visual Concerns
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Confidence
Knowledge
Skills
Teamwork
Knowledge
Skills
Teamwork
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised, clear structure given, opportunities lined up after qualifying. Endless support from team members and coaches, regarding work life or personal struggles. Regular catch ups and check ins.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Endless support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Endless support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Gives me confidence in my career path.
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
Team ensures to plan social activities with other stores.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent support and endless opportunities. All the team want you to do well.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Be yourself and Go for it! There's so many paths you could choose within Specsavers.
