Can 15 year olds work at whsmith and superdrug in the uk?

Question

Can 15 year olds work at whsmith and superdrug in the uk?

Answer 1

No not until your 16, they are not equipt with insurance for you if you have an accident, You will not be able to claim anything.

Answer 2

generally you need your school to give opermission, you will not be allowed to work the till, you have to be 16 for this. you could also look at woolworths, argos, they sometimes hire at this time of year to cover staff taking holidays and time off during school breaks. good luck

Answer 3

u gotta be 16.

get a job as a paper boy/girl.

good employer, good money

Answer 4

well as a ex teenage high street worker i can tell u that most places will take ya on if u hav a valid national insurance number, n remember it wont hurt 2 ask, it will show them ur keen n they can only say no. good luck!!

Answer 5

Whsmith used to employ 15 year olds, as when I worked in one we had 3 of them in on a Saturday.

Answer 6

just go for it and ask!

Answer 7

erm i dont think so, im sure u have to be 16 for insurance purposes. check out their websites or pop in next time ur close to one. Im sure theyd be happy to help!

Answer 8

I am sure you could work, but as voulnutry, which means you wont get paid...however you will get a refernece which will help in future jobs. also it will be only part time, probably evenings and weekends, as you will have to be in school.