Our Apprenticeship Programmes
Recruitment for our apprenticeship programmes takes place throughout the year as and when we have opportunities to join us. Live apprenticeships will be displayed below or you can search and apply for any other available positions with us by clicking on the Search Jobs button above.
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Warehousing
Warehousing
Join our dedicated and enthusiastic teams based at our Boots Warehousing facility in Nottingham. This automated round-the-clock operation provides fantastic service to our customers, ensuring they receive their online orders from Boots.com, and our stores, ensuring they have the right products at the right time. At Boots, it’s all about working as a team – our people are the heart of what we do.
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Engineering
Engineering
As an Engineer Apprentice you will start your career in our world-class facilities at Boots. On this engaging programme you’ll have the opportunity to develop practical skills with one of the region’s largest employers whilst continuing with your education.
The Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative apprenticeship includes job placements which rotate across different roles to give you a great experience of working in these busy operations. This opportunity is a great way to learn new skills or build on the skills you may already have. You will also be required to operate our warehousing and packing equipment, but you will get all the training and support you need.
Is this you?
You must be 18 or older on the day you start the apprenticeship. You must have achieved or be on track to achieve Maths and English GCSE at grade D-G/ grade 1 or above or an equivalent qualification.
You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment using and developing a number of skills including; communication, teamworking and organisational skills to name but a few.
Your journey
You will be working as a core member of the team from day one, your line manager and team colleagues will support you as you learn all about Boots and your role.
A dedicated development coach will guide you through your apprenticeship give you all the help and support you need to unlock your potential, and successfully complete it.
This apprenticeship is being recruited via our apprenticeship training provider, please click on the link below to apply via their website.
We’re excited to be offering a four year apprenticeship programme in partnership with Toyota Manufacturing where you’ll develop a set of in-demand core skills, building solid foundations for your future career in engineering. During this programme you’ll get to experience our state of the art, automated warehousing and distribution facilities at Boots and how our team of engineers deliver the highest level of site services and maintenance.
Is this you?
You must be 16 or older on the day you start the apprenticeship. Depending on which level of apprenticeship you choose, the entry qualifications may differ but mostly you must have achieved or be on track to achieve Maths, English & Science GCSEs at grade C/4 or equivalent.
Your Journey
We’re partnering with Toyota Manufacturing to deliver your initial training. The first two years of your apprenticeship will be a training phase spent full-time at the bespoke Toyota Apprentice Development Centre at their manufacturing site in Burnaston, Derby. Here supported by world leading trainers you will develop skills in mechatronics, welding, machining, hand tool use, and much more. You will also take part in personal development courses such as, teamwork, communication and planning skills. The training phase will also incorporate targeted placements on site at Boots to build on your new skills and knowledge.
The remaining time on your programme will be a development phase, mainly based at Boots working alongside our experienced Engineering team. Here you’ll put into practice the skills and knowledge you’ve developed as you continue your journey to become a fully qualified engineer. This phase will also incorporate day release to allow the completion of a HNC level 4 qualification.
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Salary
You'll receive a competitive training wage in your first year
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MyOffers
A website dedicated to a range of offers and discounts sourced exclusively for our colleagues – everything from cinema tickets to spa breaks
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Colleague discount
We offer all colleagues a generous discount on our products and services
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Lifeworks
A clinical support service that helps colleagues through everyday issues and concerns about family, health, life, money and work
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Paid holiday
Our colleagues are entitled to 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) and have the opportunity to buy more (pro-rata for part time)
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Bonus scheme
We offer a generous discretionary annual bonus based on company performance
Your learning and development
As soon as you join one of our apprenticeship programmes you become a valued Boots colleague in a permanent role. Whatever programme you’re on we know how important it is that you’re set up for success, right from the start.
That’s why every new apprentice has an intensive induction, where you’ll learn all about the business and meet other apprentices. You’ll then start learning straightaway, both on and off-the-job through E-learning modules, on-the-job observations and face-to-face workshops.
As support is at the heart of our culture you’ll be helped not just by your tutor, but your colleagues, line managers and our dedicated apprenticeship team throughout your apprenticeship. You’ll also have access to an experienced buddy apprentice who’ll guide you through the programme.
Our Application Process
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1On the day
Make sure you look professional and arrive on time. Know who you’re going to meet, what’s expected of you, and get plenty of rest the night before. Interviews and assessment days can be tiring!
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2Do your research
Get to know us as a company. Research beyond our website. Head to one of our stores or investigate our values. Find out what our employees and customers think and then ask yourself “Is Boots right for me?”
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3Be yourself
We want to meet the real you during the recruitment process.
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4Build your skills and experience
It’s not easy trying to stand out from the crowd. A great way to expand on the skills you have learnt in education in a previous role is to get involved in group projects, do some volunteering or look into taking a part time job. The greater experience and skills you have, the more confident you’ll be at the interview or assessment centre.
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5Get feedback
Unsuccessful this time around? Don’t give up. Ask for feedback and work on developing your skills. Get ready to try again.
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6Be fabulous
It’s your big opportunity to show us the real ‘you’, to provide your interviewer with as much detail as possible. Boast about your skills and abilities. Leave them feeling like they’ve met a confident, interesting person with plenty to offer.
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7Be passionate
It’s important for us to see that you believe in what we do and want to be a part of it.
Our apprenticeship vacancies can go live at any time of the year, so if you see one that you’re interested in, please don’t delay in applying.
Our Culture
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Safeguarding
At Boots we are committed to caring and keeping all our colleagues safe, including all the apprentices on our programmes. In this section we will provide you with some key information on Safeguarding and Prevent and what we are doing to promote the safety and welfare of all our colleagues.
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FAQs
All apprentices get the time and opportunity to study so you can achieve apprenticeship success. We’ll also support you to develop your skills further including; communication, problem solving, teamwork, time management and prioritising skills to name a few - so you can get this balance right.
You’ll be provided with an Assessor-Tutor or Coach from one of our trusted training providers who will be on hand throughout your apprenticeship. You'll also work closely with your line manager and team colleagues to be the best you can be in your role.
We hope our apprenticeship programme will be a fantastic experience, but we’re aware that for some people, it might not be the right fit. If this is the case, we'd recommend you speak to both your line manager and assessor-tutor about how you feel to see if they can help. However, if you still decide to leave the apprenticeship, your line manager can advise about your notice period.
The apprenticeship will help to prepare you for a career once you complete it. We build your knowledge, skills and behaviours, helping you to be successful in your permanent role and progress within the business with the support of your line manager.