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Supermarket Assistant

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A supermarket assistant replenishes stock on supermarket shelves and helps customers find items they are looking for. Job titles vary between employers, from customer assistant to department colleague.

The Work

You could be:

Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:

Starting pay is often based on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or the National Living Wage (NLW).

As of 1 April 2023 the National Minimum Wage is £5.28 an hour for workers under 18, £7.49 an hour for workers aged 18 to 20 and £10.18 an hour for workers aged 21 to 22. The National Living Wage for those aged 23 and over is £10.42 an hour.

You may be paid a higher rate for working on early or night shifts at around £9.50 to £10.50 an hour. You may also get a staff discount on goods.

Conditions

Workforce Employment Status

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Getting In

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2022
8361
1.2 %
RISE
2027
8459
  United Kingdom
2022
102091
0.4 %
RISE
2027
102460

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What Does it Take?

You should be:

Training

Training is on the job.

Getting On

You might progress to become a supervisor.

Video

Courtesy of Tesco News

Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

British Retail Consortium (BRC)
Tel: 020 7854 8900
E-mail: media@brc.org.uk
Website: http://www.brc.org.uk
Website (2): https://www.rethinkretail.org.uk/
Twitter: @the_brc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrc/

Rethink Retail is the careers website for the British Retail Consortium.

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