Optical Assistant (& later apprenticeship) - Ipswich
A J Rawling is offering the opportunity of working at their Independent Opticians Practice in Ipswich town centre. Initially starting as an optical assistant, the position would progress to incorporating a 3 year degree-level apprenticeship with them in September 2026. The candidate should have three A-levels, ideally including Biology.
A J Rawling is an independent opticians established in 1923, offering patients a professional, relaxed environment with an emphasis on eye health without ‘sales pressure’. Facilities include a ground floor air-conditioned consulting room, waiting room, dispensing area, and clinical assessment room. The business is located on Northgate Street in Ipswich.
* This is an immediate full-time starter position, which will lead to a fully funded three-year apprenticeship following a successful probation period.
* The starter position role is 9-5pm at the premises in Ipswich, five days a week to run Tuesday to Saturday (with Sunday and Monday off).
* The degree-level apprenticeship in Dispensing Optics would begin in September next year and comprise four days supervised working at their Ipswich Optical Practice and one day a week studying in London.
* The apprenticeship component of the role will be fully funded and upon completion will open a new salary range (Currently, qualified DOs earn a starting salary of around £25K + per annum).
Person Requirements
* Enthusiastic, motivated, and committed.
* Must be able to get to the Ipswich premises consistently, located at postcode IP1 3DB. (You will also be expected to be able to make the one-day-a-week trip to London when the apprenticeship begins in Sept 2026).
* 3 A-levels (or level 3 equivalent) - ideally including Biology.
* Additionally, a good level of understanding of maths and physics would be helpful for the apprenticeship.
* You must attach an up-to-date CV which can include predicted Level 3 grades if you are sitting your exams this summer.
* You must include a cover letter in the email or additional attachment explaining what excites you about the opportunity and why you would make a good candidate.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 31/05/2025.
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