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Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant, Houghton le Spring
Client:
Houghton Le Spring
Location:
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Retail
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
e784719e7436
Job Views:
11
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
Job Description:
About our company
Savers was awarded 4th place in the Sunday Times best big companies to work for in 2019, the highest among retailers, reflecting our commitment to our teams.
Acquired by AS Watson in 2000, we aim to be the most competitively priced health and beauty retailer on the high street, offering branded products at affordable prices through over 400 stores across the UK.
Outline of the role
The Retail Apprenticeship involves working as a full-time team member, assisting in creating a great customer experience and learning about retail operations. It offers a fast-paced, fun environment with opportunities for career development. Savers Sales Assistants are valued as potential future Supervisors, with support for skill development and progression.
Duties include:
* Demonstrating exceptional customer service
* Understanding the business and maintaining brand reputation
* Promoting products to customers
* Highlighting promotional offers to achieve sales targets
* Supporting promotion changes and stock rotation
Training occurs in-store over the first 12 months, with no college days or homework. At the end, you'll discuss your experiences, complete a multiple-choice test, and an observation, supported throughout by your team and assessor to achieve a Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Person specification
What you’ll need to succeed
* A passion for learning
* Hardworking with a desire for variety and a fast-paced environment
* Willing to develop new skills
* A team player
* Strong work ethic and flexibility
* Interest in retail
* Ambitious and eager to progress
* Committed to achieving your qualification
Additional requirements:
* Grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths
* Not currently in education and available for full-time shifts
* Haven’t completed a Retail Apprenticeship before
* No degree or more than 1 year at university
* Eligible to work in the UK
* New to retail
Success in this role can lead to internal promotion opportunities, as we prioritize internal growth and reward high achievers.
If interested, apply now and join the ‘We Love Savers’ family.
Benefits include:
* Discount card & discounts with 3,500 retailers via mysaversdeals.co.uk
* Reward & recognition schemes, long service awards
* Discount card with sister company Superdrug
During the apprenticeship, you'll receive a Superdrug staff discount and loyalty card offering up to 30% off, along with cashback and discounts at other retailers, subsidized by Savers. You may also apply for an NUS Extra card for additional discounts.
Pay rate: £8.65 per hour
Hours: 39 hours per week on a 13-month contract
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