Apprentice Retail Assistant

Summary

BOC Ltd are looking to recruit an Apprentice Retail Assistant for our shop in Camborne. We offer a permanent full-time position. Apply today!

Wage

£18,000 a year

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£346.15 Per Week £9.23 per hour

Training course

Retailer (level 2)

Hours

37.5 hours. Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

BOC Ltd are looking to recruit an Apprentice Retail Assistant for our shop in Camborne.

What you will be doing in your role:

Customer Service: Deliver excellent customer service, assisting customers with their needs, and providing product knowledge and guidance to ensure they find the best solutions.
Sales Opportunities: Identify growth opportunities, offering additional products and services to meet customer needs and enhance their experience.
Stock Management: Keep the store well-stocked and organised to meet customer demands effectively.
Safety Compliance: Follow and enforce strict safety procedures, ensuring a safe environment for both customers and colleagues.
Team Support: Collaborate with your colleagues to maintain the smooth day-to-day operations of the store.

Where you'll work

Trevenson Road
Pool
Redruth
TR15 3PW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Your training course

Retailer (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Communicate with customers to meet their requirements and encourage customer loyalty and repeat business.
Serve customers in line with brand standards, legislation, business procedures and the values of the business.
Provide a retail service that balances the customers’ needs with additional linked products and services.
Use face to face or online sales techniques such as product and price comparisons to support or influence the customer in their purchasing decisions.
Promote seasonal or local offers through in-store or online promotions.
Identify situations that may damage business reputation in line with company policy and escalate as required.
Maintain good merchandising to meet the needs of the business whilst ensuring safety.
Maintain stock levels and storage conditions such as correct temperature, lighting, ventilation, packaging to meet customer demand and minimise stock loss.
Use technology and applications to support sales and service ensuring that maintenance issues are reported.
Support team and colleague development through buddying and/or coaching.
Comply with regulations and legislation relevant to their role and business.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities which focus on improving sustainability within the business.
Handle complaints within remit or escalate as appropriate.
Support sales across a range of promotional events throughout the calendar year.
Communicate with customers to meet their requirements and encourage customer loyalty and repeat business.
Serve customers in line with brand standards, legislation, business procedures and the values of the business.
Provide a retail service that balances the customers’ needs with additional linked products and services.
Use face to face or online sales techniques such as product and price comparisons to support or influence the customer in their purchasing decisions.
Promote seasonal or local offers through in-store or online promotions.
Identify situations that may damage business reputation in line with company policy and escalate as required.
Maintain good merchandising to meet the needs of the business whilst ensuring safety.
Maintain stock levels and storage conditions such as correct temperature, lighting, ventilation, packaging to meet customer demand and minimise stock loss.
Use technology and applications to support sales and service ensuring that maintenance issues are reported.
Support team and colleague development through buddying and/or coaching.
Comply with regulations and legislation relevant to their role and business.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities which focus on improving sustainability within the business.
Handle complaints within remit or escalate as appropriate.
Support sales across a range of promotional events throughout the calendar year.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9 to 4 grade-A*- C)
Maths (grade 9 to 4 grade-A*- C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received and you may be invited to an interview before the closing date. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.

About this company

At BOC Gases, we don’t just supply gases—we fuel industries, power innovation, and help save lives. From life-saving oxygen in hospitals to cutting-edge hydrogen energy solutions, we’re at the heart of progress across healthcare, manufacturing, food, and sustainability. Below are just a snapshot of some examples: Gases for welding and cutting in construction and manufacturing. Life-saving oxygen for hospitals and healthcare providers. High-purity gases for research and electronics. Freezing and carbonation solutions for the food and beverage industry. Hydrogen energy solutions for reducing emissions. What makes them stand out? BOC is one of the largest and most trusted suppliers of gases in the world, with over 100 years of expertise in advanced gas technologies. The company has built its reputation on innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to both safety and sustainability. History of Innovation: A legacy of pioneering solutions in industrial and medical gas technologies. Global Trust: Operating locally in the UK and globally through the Linde Group, BOC delivers exceptional products and services. Access to Cutting-Edge Technology: As part of the Linde Group, BOC benefits from world-class expertise and resources. Focus on Sustainability: Champions green energy, such as supplying hydrogen for clean energy solutions and helping customers reduce carbon emissions.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of your apprenticeship, you will have gained the required knowledge, skills and behaviours to help your progress to a Retail Store Assistant. From there the possibilities are endless, with the option to progress to a Retail Store Manager depending on your future aspirations.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Debbie Pennington

debbie.pennington@inspirolearning.co.uk

0116 504 0275

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330303.

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Closes in 28 days (Monday 4 August 2025)

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