Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

SAVERS; Blyth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Blyth is seeking an Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant to help create a positive shopping experience. The role includes maintaining store standards and engaging with the local community. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about learning and are team players. Successful applicants will complete a Retail Level 2 Apprenticeship with full support during training.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday entitlement

Company sick pay

Access to financial wellbeing app

Access to digital healthcare services

Discount deals with retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression plan

Qualifications

• Must not be currently in education and available for full-time shifts.
• Must not have completed a Retail Apprenticeship before.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure store standards are maintained.
• Connect with the local community to provide the best deals.
• Complete Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship with training support.

Skills

Passionate about retail

Team player

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Job description

Job Overview

If you love retail, you're in the right place.

Are you looking to join a great place to work? We are recruiting for an Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant to join the team!

Responsibilities

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant has a positive can‑do attitude, loves getting involved and working as part of a team. You are all about making our customers feel great and leaving them with that Savers smile. You are the hero in store that ensures our store standards are insta‑worthy. We recognise you are the future leaders of Savers. The challenge doesn't stop there – our SAs are well known in their store, as they get the opportunity to connect with their local community and offer our customers the best deals on the high street.

Your training will take place in store over the first 12 months – no college days and no homework. At the end of your training period you will complete a discussion around your experiences, a multiple‑choice test and an observation within your role. You will be supported throughout by your team and your assessor to achieve your Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Benefits

• Up to 33 days holiday entitlement
• Company sick pay and pregnancy loss policy
• Wagestream – access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing
• Aviva Digicare Workplace+ – access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations
• Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Career progression plan, steered by us and driven by you

About You

• Passionate about the products we sell
• Excited to work in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Love getting stuck in and being a team player

Qualifications

• Grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths
• Not currently in any form of education and available for full‑time shifts
• HAVEN\'T completed a Retail Apprenticeship before
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Brand new to retail

Next Steps

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!

Contact

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: [e-mail]