Key Takeaways
- Earn between £9.75 - £10.55 per hour as an Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant.
- Gain a Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification with in-store training over 12 months.
- Work 39 hours a week with flexible shifts.
- Requires GCSEs in English and Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent) and no prior retail apprenticeship experience.
About the Role
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
Qualifications
- Grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths (national 4’s for Scotland)
- Not currently in any form of education, and available for full time shifts
- Haven’t completed a Retail Apprenticeship before
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Brand new to retail
Benefits
- Up to 28 days holiday
- Up to 30% discount for you and a friend or family member
- Excellent training
- Great sales incentives
- Instant access to Stream (track earnings, access pay early, money management tips, save directly from pay)
- Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support