Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

inploi; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Newtownards is seeking an Apprentice Sales Assistant. In this hands-on role, you'll serve customers, help keep the store well-stocked, and grow your skills through a Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and maths, a passion for health and beauty, and a desire to learn. Enjoy benefits like up to 28 days holiday, discounts, and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday

Up to 30% discount for you and a friend

Excellent training

Great sales incentives

Instant access to earnings tracking

Enhanced company sick pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serving customers and sharing amazing Star Buys.
• Keeping the store fully stocked and looking its best.
• Participating in the Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship program.

Skills

Positive mindset

Clear communication skills

Passionate about health and beauty

Customer service

Desire to learn

Adaptable to change

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths

Job description

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

Location: Units B18 & B19 Ards Shopping Centre, Newtownards BT23 4EU GBR
Hours: 39 hours a week
Shifts: Flexible
Salary: £9.50 - £10.30 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.

Role Overview

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

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 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
• Instant access to Stream – track earnings in real time, save straight from pay into pots for the future
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss support

Come and be part of something special!