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Apprentice Optical Administrator / Assistant

Solent Spectacles Limited · Southampton · posted 9 October 2026

Wage
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
6 December 2026
Closing date
30 November 2026
Positions
1

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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.

Your training

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.

Where it leads

  • Opportunity to be offered a role as an Optical Assistant

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

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsTeam workingLogicalInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 58-60 Commercial Road, Southampton, SO40 3AG

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