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Hayes, Specsavers

Are you an experienced Optical Assistant ready to take the next big step in your optical career? Join us as an Optical Assistant and we’ll support you to enrol onto the Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship, helping you become a fully qualified Dispensing Optician.

This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, developing the clinical skills, professional knowledge and confidence you need to progress in optics. Through workplace learning, hands-on coaching and structured study time, you’ll grow into a safe, effective, patient focused practitioner all while being part of a friendly, supportive team.

If you bring positivity, passion and ambition, we’ll give you everything you need to shine.

Our store

Hayes Specsavers, London.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

What’s on Offer: Alongside fantastic training and a clear career development pathway, you’ll also enjoy a great range of benefits, including:

  • £XX per hour
  • Full-time role (40 hours) with 20% protected off the job learning time
  • 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
  • Pension contribution
  • Specsavers Perks – exclusive discounts and savings
  • Annual subscription to Headspace
  • WeCare – 24/7 confidential wellbeing and counselling support
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
  • Eyecare and hearcare discounts
Who is this Apprenticeship for? To get started on the Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship, you’ll need:
  • At least 3 years' experience working as an Optical Assistant
  • 5 GCSEs (grade 4-9 / AC) including Maths, English and Science
  • An employment contract of 30+ hours per week
  • To be a resident of England with the right to work/study here for the full duration of the programme (Please note: candidates with visas due to expire or requiring renewal during the apprenticeship unfortunately cannot enrol.)
  • You’re not currently enrolled in another government-funded course
If you’re motivated, eager to progress and passionate about patient care, this could be the perfect fit for you. What Will You Be Doing? In addition to your current Optical Assistant responsibilities, you’ll receive structured training and continuous development to deepen your dispensing knowledge.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll build skills and confidence in:

  • Professional Practice & Patient Care
  • Dispensing Skills
  • Complex & Specialist Dispensing
  • Low Vision & Visual Aids
  • Clinical Awareness & Communication
  • Teamwork & Professional Development
You’ll play a key role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues, contributing to an outstanding experience in-store. Ready to Take the Next Step? Kickstart your journey towards becoming a qualified Dispensing Optician with a team that genuinely supports your growth.

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