Level 3
Apprentice Optical Administrator / Assistant
SOLENT SPECTACLES LIMITED · Southampton
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- Pay
- £14,560 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 6 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by SOLENT SPECTACLES LIMITED directly.
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What you would do
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn. Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. You should have good communication skills, a positive attitude and be comfortable working as part of a team.
Day to day
Working alongside an experienced team to develop a broad range of service to include:
- Administrative duties
- Customer service
- Business skills
You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the business and ensuring our patients receive a welcoming, professional and efficient service.
You will also develop an understanding of how an optical business operates, gaining insight into the industry.
What you would study
Business administrator (level 3)
Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.
The apprentice will be required to complete:
- Work towards gaining a full Qualification
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours
- Standard and End Point Assessment
- Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT (if required)
Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.
Training provider: HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND & UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)
Working week
Monday- Saturday on a rota basis.
What you need
- GCSE Maths and English at grade 4-9 (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Logical
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
- Opportunity to be offered a role as an Optical Assistant
Where
Southampton, South East (SO40).
About SOLENT SPECTACLES LIMITED
Solent Spectacles believes in the business of family values and supporting our local community. We are committed to providing exceptional service and quality optical products at a price to suit every customer's needs
Things to consider
- Candidate will be trained in spectacle dispensing
Reference 2000058394.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £14,560 a year
- Hours
- 35 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 6 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by SOLENT SPECTACLES LIMITED directly.
Know someone this would suit?