Apprentice Sales Assistants

Superdrug Stores Plc; Ely; On-site; GBP 27,239,000 - 29,474,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days holiday

30% discount for you and a friend/fam

Excellent training

Stream earnings tracker access

Sick pay & pregnancy loss support

Job summary

SUPERDRUG in Ely is seeking an Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant. The role offers 39 hours per week with flexible shifts and full-time availability, in-store training across 12 months leading toward Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

You’ll work at Unit 3, Market Place, Ely, earning £9.75–£10.55 per hour and developing customer-service skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C (or equivalent).
• Available for full-time shifts and not currently in formal education.
• Haven't completed a Retail Apprenticeship before.
• Eligible to work in the UK and 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.
• Learn on the job and progress toward Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)

Job description

Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

SUPERDRUG

Update date : Oct 4, 2026

Country : United Kingdom

Region : East

County : Cambridgeshire

Town : ELY

Category : Retail

Contract type : Work/study

Availability : Full time

Job description

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

Location: Unit 3, 1 & 2 Market Place, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4LF

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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