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SalaryOur Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship delivered by Lifetime Training, won’t just give you a stronger start towards an exciting and rewarding career with us, it will support you to develop new skills, build your confidence and learn about all areas of retail as well as getting hands-on practical experience of working in different areas of our store. If you have the passion and commitment to succeed, this could be the fantastic opportunity for you, you could even develop further and become a shift leader at the end of your apprenticeship.
We know that working and learning can be a challenge, that’s why you’ll have a network of people to support you, from expert 1-1 pastoral support from the Prince’s Trust to a dedicated Lifetime apprenticeship coach, someone's there every step of the way. You'll also be welcomed by our friendly store team and given a buddy who will be on hand to offer advice as well as guide and support you throughout your time with us. We'll also provide you with £3.50 per day towards your lunch cost for the first four-weeks of you working with us.
Sounds like the programme for you? Click here to read about our Application process and let us know if you need support.
Start date 23rd September 2024
Locations: Birmingham, Hertfordshire, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Sheffield
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The apprenticeship is delivered in store and takes a minimum of 12 months to complete. You’ll spend time doing a range of activities from completing learning on a tablet device you're provided with, to putting in to practice your learning on the shop floor. As part of the apprenticeship programme, you may need to achieve qualifications in maths and English called Functional Skills. These qualifications are the equivalent to holding GCSEs in those subjects. If you’ve previously achieved these at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, you won't need to complete these as part of the programme.
Once you've completed the programme, you'll be awarded your Level 2 National Standard in Retail, which is equivalent to 5 GCSE passes.
The real success in this role will come from getting stuck in, working as part of a team as well getting to know and serving our customers and colleagues. We're particularly wanting to hear from school leavers who are aged 16-18 years and applicants who were eligible for free school meals and/or attend a state-funded school.
You will need to provide Right to Work identification - Passport or FULL birth certificate and proof of National Insurance number.
To become an apprentice, you’ll need to meet the following eligibility criteria:
- You’re a citizen of the United Kingdom or a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) and have been a resident for at least 3 years prior to starting your apprenticeship
- You’re not an overseas national, subject to employment restrictions or working on a student visa. Further checks on eligibility may be required depending on your individual circumstances
- You’re not planning to return to funded education/training for more than 16 hours per week in the 16 months after you've left school
- You’ve not already completed an NVQ/ diploma qualification or above in retail
The eligibility criteria is set by the Department of Education and is subject to change.
About usOur vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day’. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.
We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.
We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.
NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details, and evidence of right to work for the duration of the programme on your agreed start date.
What’s in it for youWe offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:
- Salary: minimum starting salary £22,501.44 (36 hours per week)
- Holiday allowance: 20 days pro rata plus a personal day - rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
- Bonus Scheme*
- Our Virtual GP service provides free and confidential access to an online GP through video GP consultations, and online prescription service for colleagues. The service is also available to families of colleagues who live at the same address for a reduced cost.
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and family members for in the moment emotional support along with free access to a range of wellbeing services supporting you under our new Wellbeing First approach of Body, Mind and Life.
- Colleague Clubcard 10% discount increasing to 15% starting on the last Friday of each month for 3 days (including a 2nd 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
- Entry requirements and rules of the scheme apply
