Apprentice Sales Assistants

Superdrug Stores Plc; Orpington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Discount for family & friends

Excellent training

Sales incentives

Stream earnings access

Sick pay & parental support

Job summary

Superdrug Stores Plc is offering an Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant position at our Orpington store in Greater London. You will work 39 hours per week, with flexible shifts, and undergo in-store training over a 12-month period to complete the Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.

You’ll learn frontline customer service, stock control and sales techniques while aiming for progression into a team leader role within the retailer network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a smile and provide great service.
• Keep the store fully stocked and well-presented.
• Contribute to achieving store targets and sales.
• Participate in in-store training and apprenticeship progression.

Skills

Positive mindset

Clear communication

Passion for health & beauty

Desire to learn

Flexible working hours

Education

GCSE English & Maths (grade 4/C)

Job description

Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

SUPERDRUG

Update date : Oct 14, 2026

Country : United Kingdom

Region : London

County : Greater London

Town : ORPINGTON

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: 207/215 High Street, Orpington, Kent BR6 0PF

Hours: 39 hours a week

Shifts: Flexible

Salary: £9.95 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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