At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers with a smile and help keep the store looking its best.
- Company: Join Superdrug, a fun and vibrant health and beauty retailer.
- Benefits: Earn £9.95 per hour, enjoy up to 28 days holiday, and get great discounts.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and real opportunities for career progression await you!
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and training while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Must have GCSEs in English and maths; no prior retail apprenticeship required.
The predicted salary is between 9.95 - 9.95 £ per hour.
Build Skills, Gain Experience – Become an Apprentice Sales Assistant and Grow with Us!
Location: Units 13 - 17, Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon, Surrey CR0 1TY
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. We are loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice and 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.
As an Apprentice Sales Assistant you’ll be right at the heart of the action—serving customers with a smile, sharing our amazing Star Buys and ensuring 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. 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 and manage your money easily
- Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
Come and be part of something special!
Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant in Croydon employer: Superdrug
Superdrug is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its team members, particularly in the vibrant setting of Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon. With a strong focus on training and progression, our Apprentice Sales Assistants are not just employees but future leaders, enjoying flexible hours, competitive pay, and a supportive work culture that values personality and fun. Join us to experience a rewarding career in health and beauty, with generous benefits including up to 28 days holiday and exclusive discounts.
