Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

Superdrug Stores; Workington; On-site; GBP 26,863,000 - 29,756,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days holiday

Up to 30% discount for you and a small

Excellent training

Sales incentives

Real-time earnings via Stream

Job summary

Superdrug Stores is seeking an Apprentice Sales Assistant for 39 hours per week with flexible shifts. The role involves serving customers, promoting Star Buys, and keeping the store stocked while working toward a Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Training occurs in-store over 12 months, with support from the team and a tutor. You’ll gain hands-on experience and a path to progression within Superdrug.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C) or equivalent.
• Not currently in any form of education; available for full-time shifts.
• Have not completed a Retail Apprenticeship before.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Brand new to retail.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a smile and share Star Buys to drive sales.
• Keep the store looking its best and fully stocked; help smash store targets.
• Embrace a fast-paced, hands-on role with training to grow toward a Team Leader position.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Learning mindset

Education

GCSE English and Maths

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

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