Christmas Customer Hybrid - Zone A

Boots UK; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major retail company in Huddersfield seeks a Retail Operations Assistant for the festive season. You will be responsible for picking and packing orders, assisting with deliveries, and maintaining stock levels. Ideal candidates should be target-driven, have physical stamina, and enjoy teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Flexible shift patterns are available, and this temporary role may lead to permanent opportunities.

Benefits

Generous employee discounts

Access to free, 24/7 counselling

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption gift card

Qualifications

• Enjoy following processes and working quickly while staying precise.
• Self-motivated and focused to achieve individual targets.
• Collaborate to meet overall store goals.
• Physically active and able to stand, walk and lift.
• Comfortable learning new technology, including mobile devices.
• Friendly attitude with a willingness to assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack online orders using handheld devices.
• Assist with incoming deliveries and sorting stock.
• Ensure shelves are stocked and organized.
• Work to daily targets and contribute to team goals.
• Occasionally assist customers on the shop floor.

Skills

Speed & Accuracy

Target-Driven

Team Player

Physical Stamina

Tech-Savvy

Customer Service Skills

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Job description

Job DescriptionThe salary for this role is £12.40 per hourThe festive season at Boots is one of our most exciting and important times of the year, and it simply couldn't happen without the energy and dedication of our operations team. As a Retail Operations Assistant, you'll be at the heart of the action, picking and packing orders to ensure every customer receives the high-end festive experience they love and deserve - helping create moments that lead to a happily ever after.This role is a great opportunity whether you're just starting out in your career or have retail or warehouse experience and want a fresh challenge. If you enjoy meeting personal goals and being part of a supportive team, this is the position for you.Whilst this is a temporary contract, there may be the potential for a permanent role later depending on the opportunities in your local area, so it could be the start of a new career with us.About the roleYou will work in a Boots store and report to the Assistant or Store Manager, and your responsibilities will include:

• Picking and Packing: You will pick and pack online orders using handheld devices.
• Delivery Assistance: You will assist with incoming deliveries, unloading and sorting stock.
• Stock Management: You will manage the shelves to ensure they are well-stocked, and everything is in the right place.
• Working to Targets: You will work to stretching daily targets, contributing to your overall team goal.
• Customer Interaction: Whilst this is a behind-the-scenes role, you'll occasionally interact with customers on the shop floor, answering questions or jumping on the tills when required.
  
  What you'll need to haveFull training is provided for this role, but these are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed:
• Speed & Accuracy: You need to enjoy following process, working quickly whilst staying precise.
• Target-Driven: You need to be self-motivated and focused to achieve your individual targets.
• Team Player: A collaborative, one-team mindset is key to helping each other meet your overall store goals and have fun along the way.
• Physical Stamina: You'll be on your feet, standing, walking and lifting. If you're ready to stay busy and active, this is the role for you!
• Tech-Savvy: You need to be comfortable learning about and using new technology, including handheld mobile devices.
• Customer Service Skills: While your main focus will be in the stock room, a friendly attitude and willingness to help customers is a must!
It would be great if you also haveThese are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match these additional criteria:
• Experience in a retail or warehouse environment
• Experience using hand-held scanners or inventory systems
• Familiar with the products Boots sells so you can quickly identify them to pack online
  
  Career developmentAre you thinking about your future career goals? There are plenty of opportunities to continue your career with us; whether you progress within retail or pharmacy, work your way up to store leadership or even join our Support Office. Why not check out some success storiesOur benefits
• Generous employee discounts
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption gift card, Assistants, for our Huddersfield, King Street store.We are looking for candidates to start with us from August 31st onwards. We have a variety of shifts available which may include weekends.Available shift patterns:7 am -15.30pm
8 am --16.30 pm 9.30 am--18.00pmPlease note that due to the anticipated volume of applications expected for this vacancy, we will close the advert when we have met our requirements.KeywordsRetail, Stores, Customer Service, Store, Sales, Retail Sales, Cash Handling, Stock, Seasonal, Christmas, Temporary, Counter Sales, picking, packaging, distribution, operations, assistant, retailhybridRetail, Stores, Customer Service, Store, Sales, Retail Sales, Cash Handling, Stock, Seasonal, Christmas, Temporary, Counter Sales, picking, packaging, distribution, operations, assistant, retailhybridLatitude,longitude 153.645411485,-1.781348215FunctionChristmasBusiness AreaRetailShould this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?NoHours per weekVarious Hours AvailableReq Posted Date11-Aug-2025