What’s it really like to work at schuh?

What it’s really like to work at schuh?

schuh currently has over 50 jobs across the UK being advertised on Breakroom.

If you’re interested in working at schuh, you might have some questions that aren’t covered in their job adverts. We’ve asked Schuh workers what it’s really like to work for them and answered some of your questions.

Here's what we found out:

A bit of background to schuh

schuh is a UK-based retailer of footwear, clothing and accessories

schuh was founded in 1981 and has since grown to become one of the largest shoe retailers in the United Kingdom.

schuh operates over 100 stores throughout the UK, as well as an online store, and offers a wide range of brands and styles, including both popular high-street brands and exclusive designer labels.

How much does schuh pay in the UK?

Job Schuh pay per hour
Sales assistant £8.00–£9.17
Manager £11.18–18.80
Supervisor £9.62–11.99

How old do you have to be to work at schuh?

schuh recruit from 16 and the average age of their in-store teams is 21.

Do staff have to wear a uniform when working at schuh?

The only uniform requirement is that you need to wear shoes from brands that are stocked in schuh. But you'll get a healthy discount and an allowance to make sure you're always on brand.

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Do you get good notice of shifts?

schuh told us they try and give their staff at least two weeks notice or more of their shifts. They also have a staff app that enables staff to pick up extra shifts and request changes and holidays. This is what schuh staff told us about their shift notice.

  • 11% of shuch staff report getting one weeks notice or less.

  • 45% of shuch staff report getting two weeks notice.

  • 36% of shuch staff report getting three weeks notice.

  • 8% of shuch staff report getting four weeks notice or more.

Is their job progression at schuh?

schuh offers both good trainers and good training. In fact 71% of schuh staff told us that they had been given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role in the last year.

That's not all, schuh even have  Management Trainee roles that you can apply for right now.

schuh have a full 12-month comprehensive training program that will develop you in all aspects of retail and people management, resulting in unrivalled promotional opportunities.

They will provide you with all the tools you will need to take your next career step into one of their Deputy Manager roles. You can do all this whilst earning a competitive salary plus performance incentives! 

Does schuh have part-time jobs?

Yes!

They hire part-time staff you can view all the available part-time jobs here

Some of the part-time roles they are currently hiring for include: Sales Advisers & Supervisors

Do schuh staff get a staff discount?

schuh has some fantastic staff discounts and perks including:

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  • Perks of the job

  • Up to 40% product discount for those amazing sneaks you want. You can also share this with your loved ones

  • 29 days holiday increasing to 34 when you have been with us three years

  • Your birthday off to celebrate you

  • Free shoes when you join us and another pair each year

  • Perk platform for hundreds of discounts

  • Stream your wages as you earn them to get paid your way

  • Employee assistance programme with the retail trust to support your wellbeing

  • Auto-enrolled pension scheme to help you save for the future

  • Vitality health scheme for those who join our management team, to understand your health and reward you for getting healthy

  • Young person railcards for those who join our management team

  • Relocation assistance for management positions and two flights home on us per year if you relocate outside of or into the UK

*Some benefits are only available after 3 months of service

Watch our video on why you should consider a job at schuh

What do workers say about working at schuh?

Best thing

The team and the interaction with others

Worst thing

Dealing with rude customers

Best thing

Nice coworkers Good if you have an interest in shoes Fun chatting to customers.

Worst thing

Big push on sales which can be stressful  Customers can be rude

Best thing

I get to do different things throughout the whole day and it’s easy

Worst thing

Working weekend or until 8 on weekdays

Best thing

The people and the pay

Worst thing

Can get really boring if there’s not much to do

Verdict

schuh is a retail company that specializes in selling shoes, They are committed to providing excellent customer service to their customers.

Reviews of schuh by current employees suggest that it is a good place to work. Some employees praise the supportive and friendly work environment, while others highlight opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Working at schuh may involve working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration. Employees have reported that the company culture is supportive, with a lot of training and development opportunities.

They also have a good work-life balance and a good team spirit among the staff.

However, as with any company, employee experiences can vary and it's important to do your own research. Visit schuh's Breakroom profile to get a better understanding of what it's like working at schuh.

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We use the responses from the 450,000+ people like you who've told us about their jobs when they've taken the Breakroom Quiz. We include an estimated pay range for all jobs, even if the pay isn’t in the job advert you'll still have an idea of what you'll be earning. 

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* Our rankings are based on employers with over 30 Breakroom Quiz responses from employees at that employer. 

** All reviews, ratings, rankings and job postings are accurate as of the 9th of February 2023

Published on 9 February 2023