Key Takeaways
- Earn between £14,501.76 and £24,860.16 per year, depending on contracted hours (21, 28, or 36 per week).
- Complete a Level 2 National Standard in Retail apprenticeship over a minimum of 12 months.
- Gain hands-on retail experience, develop new skills, and receive support from the King's Trust and a dedicated coach.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with positions potentially closing early.
About the Role
This Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship, delivered by Lifetime Training, will support you to develop new skills, build your confidence, and learn about all areas of retail. You will gain hands-on practical experience in different store areas. The programme can lead to becoming a shift leader.
Working hours will vary based on the rota and can include weekends and Bank Holidays. You must be available to work shifts Monday to Sunday between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm.
You will receive support from the King's Trust for pastoral care and have a dedicated Lifetime apprenticeship coach. A store team buddy will also provide guidance.
Tesco will provide £4.00 per day towards lunch costs for the first four weeks.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and positions may close once enough suitable applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.
What is in it for you
- Salary:
- £14,501.76 - 21 hours per week / 3 days
- £19,335.68 - 28 hours per week / 4 days
- £24,860.16 - 36 hours per week / 5 days
- Holiday allowance: 20 days pro rata plus a personal day - rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
- Bonus Scheme
- Virtual GP service
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing services
- Colleague Clubcard 10% discount (increasing to 15% on the last Friday of each month for 3 days), with a second card for a family member
- Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Save As You Earn Scheme
- Paid Family Leave
- Bike to Work
- Long Service Awards
- Commuter Scheme
About the Apprenticeship
The apprenticeship is delivered in-store and takes a minimum of 12 months to complete. Activities include completing learning on a provided tablet and practical application on the shop floor.
Functional Skills qualifications in maths and English (equivalent to GCSEs Grade C/Grade 4 or above) may be required unless previously achieved.
Upon completion, you will be awarded your Level 2 National Standard in Retail, equivalent to 5 GCSE passes.
Success in this role involves actively participating, working as part of a team, and serving customers and colleagues.
Entry Requirements
- You must have full right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the apprenticeship. If you are an overseas national, your visa must not have employment restrictions and you must not be on a student visa.
- You must have been a resident of the UK or EEA for at least 3 consecutive years by September 2027, unless exempt.
- You must not be planning to return to funded education/training for more than 16 hours per week in the 16 months after leaving school.
- You must not have already completed an NVQ/diploma qualification or above in Retail.
- You must be above the statutory school leaver age by September 2027.
- You must be available to work the contracted hours (21, 28, or 36) per week from September 2027.
- Tesco is only accepting applications from external candidates who have not been previously employed by Tesco.
We are particularly interested in hearing from school leavers aged 16-18 years, and applicants who were eligible for free school meals and/or attend a state-funded school.