Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

Superdrug; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 16,807 - 19,773; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days holiday

Up to 30% discount

Excellent training

Great sales incentives

Stream access

Enhanced sick pay and pregnancy loss/​

Job summary

Superdrug is hiring an Apprentice Sales Assistant at our Gillingham location. You will serve customers, showcase Star Buys, and help keep the store stocked and welcoming. The role is hands-on, fast-paced and trained in-store for 12 months toward a Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

You’ll work 39 hours per week at £9.75 per hour, with flexible shifts and strong promotion prospects within the team. This apprenticeship combines learning with real store responsibilities, supported by tutors and a

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths (or equivalent) is required.
• Available for full‑time shifts and not currently in education.
• Not previously completed a Retail Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a smile and promote Star Buys.
• Keep the store well presented and fully stocked.
• Help smash store targets through great customer service.
• Complete in-store training for 12 months towards a Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexible

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Build Skills, Gain Experience – Become an Apprentice Sales Assistant and Grow with Us!

Location: Unit 6 Hempstead Valley, Shopping Centre, Gillingham, Kent ME7 3PB

Hours: 39 hours a week

Shifts: Flexible

Salary: £9.75 per hour

Why Superdrug?

At Superdrug, our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top‑net service.

We’re all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver that Superdrug feeling.

Hard work? Absolutely.

Rewarding? Always.

Here’s The Exciting Bit… A Great Day Includes

As an Apprentice Sales Assistant at Superdrug, you’ll be right at the heart of the action—serving customers with a smile, sharing our amazing Star Buys, and making sure everyone leaves feeling great!

You’ll help keep the store looking its best and fully stocked, while playing a key role in smashing store targets.

It’s a hands‑on, fast‑paced role that’s never boring and packed with chances to learn. We see our Apprentice Sales Assistants as future Team Leaders, and we’ll give you everything you need to grow—with brilliant training, and real opportunities to progress.

Your training will take place in-store over the first 12 months, so no college days and no homework! At the end of your training period, you will complete a discussion around your experiences and an observation of you performing your role. You will be supported throughout by your team and your tutor to achieve your Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• A positive mindset & clear communication skills
• Passionate about health & beauty and customer service
• Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
• Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change

You qualify if…

• You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths (national 4’s for Scotland)
• You are not currently in any form of education, and you’re available for full‑time shifts
• You have not completed a Retail Apprenticeship before
• You are eligible to work in the UK
• You are brand new to retail

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Up to 28 days holiday
• Up to 30% discount for you and a friend or family member
• Excellent training
• Great sales incentives
• Get instant access to Stream
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Come and be part of something special!

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