Potential earnings
£41,662.33
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of elementary sales related occupations.
Main tasks
- Wraps and packs goods for customers.
- Select goods and groceries ordered online by customers, ensuring orders are picked, bagged and stored .
- Offers shopping baskets to customers entering retail establishments.
- Collects shopping baskets and trolleys in and around wholesale/retail establishments and positions near entrance to store.
- Strips old posters from hoardings and fits new posters using brushes and working from a ladder if necessary.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£21,203.40
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 8% |
| Level 1 | 13% |
| Level 2 | 39% |
| Level 3 | 20% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 15% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 5% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 1% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 1% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.
