RETAIL ASSISTANT

Primark Stores Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Portsmouth is looking for a Retail Assistant to deliver excellent customer experiences. You will assist customers with purchases, maintain shop displays, and process transactions. Ideal candidates are passionate about people, organized, and keen on fashion. This part-time role offers flexible hours and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible shifts

Generous pension scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous holidays

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating amazing customer experiences.
• Honest and strong communicator.
• Organised with attention to detail.
• High levels of motivation and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with sizes, styles, purchases, or returns.
• Maintain a tidy and attractive shop floor.
• Process transactions at the till.
• Receive and unpack new deliveries.

Skills

Passion for people

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Motivation and positive attitude

Interest in fashion trends

Job description

Overview

RETAIL ASSISTANT

Location: Primark 632

Pay rate: £12.48

Employment type: Temporary until 3rd January 2026

Job type: Part time

Contracted hours: 20 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 customers’ 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 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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