Retail Assistant

PRIMARK; Darlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Darlington is looking for a Retail Assistant to enhance customer experience and maintain the shop's appearance. Responsibilities include assisting customers, managing stock, and ensuring high standards on the sales floor. Ideal candidates are passionate, honest, and motivated, with a keen interest in fashion. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and flexible shift patterns.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible shifts

Generous pension scheme

Employee discount

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous holidays

Career pathways

Qualifications

• Passionate about people and creating amazing experiences.
• Honest, strong communicator who listens and shares ideas.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Team player with high motivation and positive attitude.
• Interest in fashion and the latest styles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with an amazing shopping experience.
• Set up an attractive shop floor and tidy fitting rooms.
• Deliver fast and friendly service at till points.
• Receive and unpack deliveries, ensure products meet standards.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Interest in fashion

Job description

Overview

RETAIL ASSISTANT

Location: Primark Darlington

Pay rate: £12.48

Employment type: Temporary (until 3rd January 2026)

Job type: Part time

Contracted hours: 8-20 per week

Shift pattern: Varied shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends – all will be discussed at interview.

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 floor 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 ensuring 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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REQ ID: JR-780