F or every pound consumers spend, more than 50p ends up in a supermarket till. Competition for this spending power is fierce between the different supermarkets, all battling to win the war over Britons' increasingly pinched purses. Supermarkets in the UK employ more than 3.4 million people*, and the UK grocery market was worth more than £179billion in the year up to April 2016**. Many of these employees are attracted to the plentiful opportunities and flexible working hours offered. Working for a supermarket may not sound like the most glamorous career choice, but it's a solid one that offers plenty of opportunities and room for growth. AISLES OF OPPORTUNITY YOU DO YOUR SHOPPING AT THE SUPERMARKET, BUT HAVE YOU CONSIDERED A CAREER IN ONE? THERE ARE MANY ROLES AVAILABLE, FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE TO MANAGEMENT 1 5 2 /// J O B S & C A R E E R S