Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

Superdrug Stores plc; Matlock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Discount program for you and family

Excellent training

Sales incentives

Stream earnings access

Sick pay & pregnancy loss support

Job summary

Superdrug Stores plc in Matlock invites applications for an Apprentice Sales Assistant. You will be at the heart of the store, serving customers, promoting Star Buys and keeping shelves well stocked. Training will occur in-store over 12 months, leading to the Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

The role offers hands-on experience with fantastic training, future leadership potential, and a supportive team environment at 23 Causeway Lane Shopping Centre.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths (grade 4/C) or equivalent.
• Available for full-time shifts and not currently in education.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• New to retail.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a smile and promote Star Buys.
• Keep store tidy and fully stocked, contributing to store targets.
• Learn and progress through in-store training and apprenticeship.
• Support team and manager in daily store operations.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Learner mindset

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C)

Job description

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

Location: 23 Causeway Lane Shopping Centre, Centre, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3AR

Hours: 39 hours a week

Shifts: Flexible

Salary: £9.75 - £10.55 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-notch 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 are available for full time shifts


• You HAVEN’T 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. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.


• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Come and be part of something special!

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