GB - RETAIL ASSISTANT

Primark Stores Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Chelmsford is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant to provide exceptional customer service and maintain store standards. You will assist customers with their needs, help with returns, and ensure the shop floor is well-presented. The ideal candidate is passionate about people and fashion. This temporary role offers flexibility in shifts ranging from 12 to 20 hours per week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible shifts

Generous pension scheme

Employee discount

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous holidays

Career pathways

Qualifications

• Passionate about people and creating an amazing experience.
• Strong communicator who can listen and share ideas.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with sizes, styles, purchases or returns.
• Maintain a well-organised shop floor with full shelves.
• Deliver fast and friendly service at till points.
• Receive and check new deliveries ensuring high standards.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Location: Primark Chelmsford
Pay rate: £12.48 per hour
Employment type: Temporary
Job type: Part time
Contracted hours: 12-20 per week
Shift pattern: Varied shifts including mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends – all will be discussed at interview. Start Date Saturday 18th October 2025 - End date 27th December 2025

BECAUSE OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS

Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. We help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do everything with passion, high standards and care around here. And if that sounds like you – join us as a Retail Assistant.

Because you matter

People are at the heart of what we do, so it’s essential that we provide you with the right environment for you to perform at your best. We offer benefits that put YOU first.

• Salary: We offer a very competitive salary.
• Balance: Enjoy flexibility with accommodating shifts.
• Pension: Secure your future with a generous pension scheme.
• Discounts: Use your employee discount in any store.
• Support: Explore our wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes.
• Holiday: Enjoy generous holidays, based on your hours.
• Development: Careers pathways are available to help you reach the next level.

What you’ll do

As a Retail Assistant you’ll be making customer’s day, every day. Here’s a taste of what that looks like in action.

• Providing customers with an amazing experience as you assist them with things like sizes or styles, purchases or returns.
• Setting up a good looking shop floor with full shelves, tidy fitting rooms, and a sales floors that showcases all the latest fashions.
• Deliver a fast and friendly experience at till points, processing queries, voids and returns.
• Receiving, unpacking, and checking off new deliveries. Getting our products onto the sales floor making sure they are correctly priced – all while making sure everything meets our high standards.

What you’ll bring

We love to delight our customers with amazing in-store experiences and that starts with you! Here’s what you’ll need:

• You’re passionate about people and creating an amazing experience.
• You’re honest, a strong communicator who can also listen, share ideas and get involved where needed.
• You’re organised and have excellent attention to detail.
• You’re a team player with high levels of motivation, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• You’re interested in fashion and the latest styles and trends.

Excited? Great!

THIS IS RETAIL OUR WAY! APPLY NOW!

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].

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