apprentice optical assistant Review
at Specsavers
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Customer Service, Sales
Dereham
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
I pre-test customers before they go in to there eye tests. I dispense SVD glasses. I book appointments for people and check them in.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme. I love learning and working with people. However sometimes I feel its a bit repetitive
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt so many new skills since starting the programme as well as developing skills I already had. This has been really beneficial in both work and home life
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Structure is great I always know what I'm doing and when I'm doing it. There is always and opportunity to do more if I want to. I know when ill be off shop floor or on it and what jobs I'll be doing.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Support is good I always know where to go when I need anything or support from somebody
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Always there for questions or call when I need something. We typically arrange calls every 2 months with the support coach but could opt for more or less time between them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Amazing I'm learning to understand how to do things I would never typically know how to do. It really helps to make a difference.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
There are no extra curricular activities to get involved in that im aware of except the odd night out here and there
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very supportive place to work and is very open to helping you go further if you wish to.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Be positive and show interest in the company not just what they do
