Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant NEW Derby Posted today £9.75 Per Hour Derby Apprenticeships Fixed term contract

Superdrug Stores plc; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Discount for you and a friend/family

Excellent training

Great sales incentives

Stream earnings app

Sick pay & pregnancy loss support

Job summary

Superdrug Stores plc in Derby is offering an Apprentice Sales Assistant role. You will serve customers with a smile, showcase Star Buys, and help keep the store well stocked while supporting store targets in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Your training is in-store for 12 months with no college days, followed by a discussion about your experiences and progression to Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship. You will be supported by your team and tutor to develop your skills and grow into future Team

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Not currently in any education and available for full-time shifts.
• No Retail Apprenticeship completed before.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Brand new to retail.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a smile and assist with purchases.
• Share Star Buys and promote special offers.
• Keep the store well stocked and presentable.
• Support team in meeting store targets.
• Complete in-store training for 12 months and progress to Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C)

Job description

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

Location: Unit 107A Derbion Shopping Centre, Derby, Derbyshire DE1 2PQ

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-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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