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Retail Apprentice Level 2 or 3 - New Addington - Croydon New Addington

Employer
Greggs
Location
Croydon, Greater London
Salary
£197.00 per week and as a level 3 this rises to £255 per week and your salary will increase as your career develops.
Closing date
30 Jul 2018

Job Details

Retail Apprentice Level 2 or 3 - New Addington - Croydon New Addington

Join the family

We believe in growing together – as a united team and working towards the achievement of our vision which is to be a winning brand in the food-on-the-go market.  Greggs is a much loved and trusted brand with a strong traditional bakery heritage.  Our people are what makes our business successful.
 
We aim to provide our people with a great place to work, where they feel valued, listened to, developed and well rewarded.

Pay Rates

At Greggs we believe that our apprentices bring fresh new ideas to the company and are our future talent. We therefore pay our apprentices significantly above the minimum wage and in line with all other team members for the job that they do.

As a Level 2 apprentice you will start with us on a minimum salary of £197.00 per week and as a level 3 this rises to £255 per week and your salary will increase as your career develops.

Shift Pattern and Contracted Hours

Hours: You must be able to work 30 hours per week for the duration of the programme (12-18 months).

Job Description

As well as becoming one of our valued Team Members and helping to delight our customers in our nationwide shop network, you will receive fantastic training as part of your apprenticeship, designed to support you in progressing your career within Greggs and offer you a career path into a junior management position.

 

So what are the benefits of being an apprentice at Greggs?

 

  • Excellent training. Throughout the programme our apprentices don’t just learn about working at Greggs but also about working in the retail industry. Subjects covered include marketing, finance, team performance, customer and legal & governance.
  • Fantastic Support. From the beginning of their apprenticeship, each apprentice is assigned an apprenticeship coach who will support them throughout their programme and be on hand to answer any questions they may have.
  • An industry recognised apprenticeship qualification. On successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be awarded a certificate recognising your achievements. This award is recognised across the retail industry, not just at Greggs.
  • A career pathway. During your apprenticeship you will work towards a management role within a Greggs’ store (Senior Team Member, Team Leader or Supervisor), kick starting your career in retail.

Skills

So what do I need to do to become an apprentice at Greggs?

Let’s be honest, not everyone can be an apprentice at Greggs and we don’t want just anyone, we want people who are enthusiastic and passionate about a career in Retail and can evidence the following skills: -

  • Excellent customer service
  • Good communication skills
  • Good time keeping
  • Be well organised and be able to lead or work as part of a team

Our apprentices must also be willing to study as 20% of their working time will be committed to learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours they will need to succeed. There are also certain rules around who can be an apprentice, these are:

You must not already have a retail or customer service related qualification at level 2 or above.

Please note that there is no age limit if you work in England.

Benefits

  • Our Greggs Employee Staff Discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
  • Your holiday entitlement starts with 21 days, in addition to bank holidays, which increases with service up to a maximum of 30 days after 25 years’ service. (Pro-rata for part time)
  • After 6 months service you may be eligible for our profit share scheme where the company distributes 10% of its profits and allows you to share in the success of the business
  • You will receive free life assurance after 1 year’s continuous service.  This is a death in service benefit which provides a lump sum payment equal to one years’ salary
  • You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages

Other benefits include:

  • Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Healthcare Plans
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Application

During the application process we'll keep in touch every step of the way. We know how big a decision it is for you to apply for a job. Once you do we'll work hard to keep you up to speed on how your application is progressing. With your help, we can make your application as quick and smooth as possible.

Further information regarding Greggs’ apprenticeships can be found on the Greggs Family website https://www.greggsfamily.co.uk/content/Apprenticeships/?locale=en_GB


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Company

We love what we do and we have fun! It doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we'd love you to join the team.

Our people are what makes us successful. Whether you're looking for a career or a job to fit around your life commitments, we aim to provide all our people with a great place to work, where you will feel valued and have the opportunity to fulfil your potential. ​

 

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