Working at Boots UK Part-time

Hi, could someone give me their pros and cons of working at Boots?

I haven't worked at Boots, but I would have a read of the reviews from former employees there, to weigh up if it's right for you:

https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Boots-Uk/reviews
https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/apprenticeship-review/30544
https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/news/insiders-view-dont-blame-me-working-boots

@annetteokeke

Hi Annette,

I can't obviously speak for every boots store in UK but only in the one I work in at present ok.

I been with boots since I was 15.5 yrs old working mostly part-time throughout this time and to be honest I thoroughly enjoy working there as never had issues with any member of staff who worked there over the years. We work as team on special occasions when doing promotions but otherwise you get on with your daily work in the store, customers are generally good although you do get few who will argue with you which you deal with.
I worked on nearly every department in my store and I been currently working on pharmacy department as I'm qualified pharmacy advisor dispenser. If required I work on tills and shop floor assisting public with purchases which is really enjoyable to do.


I will say that every store works differently from others and also some staff think they can tell you to do this or that which unfortunately can't as only your department supervisor or store manager can do this.

For yourself to work there is going to be your own decision as you won't know how it like working at Boot's till you actually get a job because your local store maybe a brilliant one where everyone gets on with one another.
If you get a job there just go in and do your work you asked to do and if any issues then ask manager or member of staff to help you okay x
As said everyone will have different opinions on working at Boot's but remember this every workplace will have issues regardless.

Thank you so much! I'm still currently waiting back to hear from them to see if I will have an interview. I would love working there part-time alongside sixth form and if I don't get the job then maybe in the future. Wish me luck! haha.

Hi, i’m applying to work at boots part time and just finished the assessment - could anybody let me know the hours for someone working part time (the available hours i gave were weekends). how many hours will i have to work and how much do they pay per hour?

Hi
When you applied for the position didn't you not have to tick the available hour's you can work each day....??

So you could be working anything from 4 hour's a day upto 8 hour's per day depending on the opening hours of the particular boots store at weekends as they vary from city to city.


As a customer advisor you should be paid approx between £9.50 - £10.50p per hour but this depends on where you are living as Londoner's get paid more than rest of the UK staff.


Hope this helps you and good luck with working with boots 🙂🙂
A pharmacy advisor dispenser with boots 🙂

Hi, thanks for replying l, bad news they rejected me. Although boots takes on customer advisors from age 15 i feel as though they rejected me because they prefer older workers. I definitely did well on the online assessment, so i can’t think of why they rejected me except for age, thinking of reapplying, any tips?

@annetteokeke

Hi Annette,

I can't obviously speak for every boots store in UK but only in the one I work in at present ok.

I been with boots since I was 15.5 yrs old working mostly part-time throughout this time and to be honest I thoroughly enjoy working there as never had issues with any member of staff who worked there over the years. We work as team on special occasions when doing promotions but otherwise you get on with your daily work in the store, customers are generally good although you do get few who will argue with you which you deal with.
I worked on nearly every department in my store and I been currently working on pharmacy department as I'm qualified pharmacy advisor dispenser. If required I work on tills and shop floor assisting public with purchases which is really enjoyable to do.


I will say that every store works differently from others and also some staff think they can tell you to do this or that which unfortunately can't as only your department supervisor or store manager can do this.

For yourself to work there is going to be your own decision as you won't know how it like working at Boot's till you actually get a job because your local store maybe a brilliant one where everyone gets on with one another.
If you get a job there just go in and do your work you asked to do and if any issues then ask manager or member of staff to help you okay x
As said everyone will have different opinions on working at Boot's but remember this every workplace will have issues regardless.

Hi I was thinking of applying as someone who is 15 but I have a kind off busy life how many hours do u work how is it spread ?