Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

Superdrug; Workington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

30% staff discount

Excellent training

Sales incentives

Stream earnings app

Sick pay and pregnancy loss support

Job summary

Superdrug is looking for an Apprentice Sales Assistant to join our in‑store team in the UK. You will serve customers, promote Star Buys and ensure a welcoming, well‑stocked store environment.

Training will be provided in‑store over 12 months, with a clear path to the Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship and potential progression into leadership roles. This role offers 39 hours per week with flexible shifts and a starting hourly rate of £9.75–£10.55.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and positive communication.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced shop environment.
• Interest in health & beauty products and customer experience.
• Able to work full time shifts and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a smile and promote Star Buys.
• Keep the store clean, well stocked and merchandised.
• Help smash store targets through great service and teamwork.
• Complete in‑store training and progress toward Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Health & beauty interest

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C)

Job description

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

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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