Petrol Station Sales Assistant

Typical Salary

£11,000 To £20,000

Typical Hours

37 to 39 a week

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota

How To Become a Petrol Station Sales Assistant

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

You can learn some of the skills you need for this job by doing a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Retail Skills.

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

Apprenticeship

You may be able to get into this job through a retailer intermediate apprenticeship.

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You can apply directly to petrol station companies. Some employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and maths. Experience in retail sales, customer service or cash handling will be helpful.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
the ability to work well with others
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
customer service skills
sensitivity and understanding
maths knowledge
excellent verbal communication skills
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

taking cash and card payments for fuel
selling other products like food, drinks and newspapers
re-stocking shelves and fridges
managing fuel and stock deliveries
keeping forecourt and shop areas clean and tidy

Working Environment

You could work at a store.

You may need to wear a uniform.

Career Path & Progression

With experience, you could progress to shop supervisor then manager. Many petrol station are owned by supermarkets and you may have opportunities to work in the store.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

be over 18 years of age

You may need a driving licence and access to a vehicle if you're working late nights or at a motorway service station.