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Home Bargains; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Store discount

Stream benefits platform

Job summary

Home Bargains is seeking Store Team Members in Sittingbourne to greet customers, replenish shelves and work across departments from fresh food to seasonal, delivering fantastic standards.

Retail here is fast-paced and hands-on, with stores open 6am–10pm daily, so some flexibility with evenings and weekends is required. The role is part-time (8 hours per week) with early shifts 6am–10am, offering a pathway to develop your career in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable attitude
• Hardworking and reliable
• Willing to learn new things
• Works well in a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varied shifts

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide enthusiastic service
• Replenish shelves and maintain stock across departments
• Handle tills and cash transactions during shifts
• Keep displays clean and ensure high store standards

Job description

At Home Bargains, you will find more than just a job, you will find opportunity.

Customers often come in for one thing and leave with a full trolley thanks to our passionate teams who keep shelves stocked, create a welcoming atmosphere, and make sure every shopper leaves with a smile.

As a Store Team Member, you will be at the heart of it all, greeting customers, replenishing shelves, and working across different departments from fresh food to seasonal while always delivering fantastic standards.

Retail here is fast-paced and hands-on, with no two days the same. Because our stores are open from 6 am to 10 pm daily, we ask for some flexibility with evenings and weekends — but don’t worry, we work hard to balance shifts fairly so everyone gets the time off they need.

Every role is part of something bigger, connecting with people and working together as a team.

"I only came in for one thing... but I came out with a career."

Package

Salary & Hours

• £12.71 per hour (18-20), £13.00 per hour (21+)

8 hours per week. Must be available to work between the hours of 6am - 10am

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10%store discount at all our retail stores

Stream - Access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, savings opportunities and much more

• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
• Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Overview

Step into a role that’s fast-paced, fun, and full of variety, here’s what you’ll be doing:

Be the smile that makes a difference:As a dedicated Store Team Member, you will be the face of Home Bargains, providing enthusiastic customer service by assisting with product queries and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.

Teamwork makes the dream work:Whether you're watering plants, baking fresh goods, stocking shelves, or keeping displays and workspaces clean, you'll support your team to maintain high standards across the store.

Keep the momentum going:Take charge during the fill shift by unloading deliveries and swiftly getting stock out on the shelves, making sure everything’s ready for our customers to find what they need.

No two days are the same:You will be trained across multiple areas of the business. Your versatility will shine as you handle tills, manage cash transactions, restock shelves, and adapt to various roles in the Café, Bakery, or Garden Centre.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, approachable, and ready to make a real difference in-store. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and helping customers have a great experience. Ideally, you will have:

• A friendly and approachable attitude, with a love of helping customers
• Hardworking, reliable, and willing to get stuck in
• A can-do attitude and willingness to learn new things
• Works well as part of team and want to make a difference
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including lates and weekends
• Polite, professional, and committed to following company policies and keeping the workplace safe

We expect lots of interest, so get your application in early — the closing date might move forward!

About The Company

At Home Bargains, customers often come in for one thing and leave with a full trolley — and it’s our amazing teams who make that possible. Our aim is simple: to deliver top brands at bottom prices, every day. Working here is fun, fast-paced, and never dull, there’s always something new happening in our growing and ever-changing business.

As one of the UK’s fastest-growing discount retailers, we’re expanding rapidly, creating fantastic opportunities for you to develop and progress with us. No matter where you begin, Home Bargains is a place to grow, where passion meets potential and every contribution helps build something truly special.

Many colleagues say,

“I only came in for one thing… but I came out with a career.”