RETAIL ASSISTANT

Primark Stores Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible shifts

Pension

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programmes

Generous holidays

Career development

Job summary

Primark Stores Limited in Newcastle is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 9 January 2027. You will work 16 hours per week across varied shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends, with interview discussions to tailor patterns.

You will deliver a warm, high-standard shopping experience, help customers with sizes and styles, keep shelves tidy, process till transactions and returns, and assist with new deliveries to keep the shop looking its best.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping customers and providing a positive in-store experience.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Detail-oriented with good organisational abilities.
• Team player with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with sizes, styles, purchases or returns.
• Keep the shop floor tidy and well stocked with latest fashion.
• Process till transactions and handle queries, voids and returns.
• Receive deliveries and ensure correct pricing and display.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Location: Primark Newcastle
Pay rate: £13.00 per hour
Employment type: Fixed term contract until 9th January 2027
Job type: Part time
Contracted hours: 16 hours 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 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 our 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!

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].