RETAIL ASSISTANT

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

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for a Retail Assistant in Thurrock. In this part-time role, you will create amazing customer experiences by assisting with purchases and maintaining a well-organized shop floor. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for fashion. Apply now to join a dynamic team that values inclusivity and personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible shifts

Generous pension scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous holidays

Career pathways

Qualifications

• Passionate about people and creating an amazing experience.
• Strong communicator who can listen and share ideas.
• Organized with excellent attention to detail.
• High levels of motivation and positive attitude.
• Interest in fashion and the latest styles and trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with sizes, styles, purchases, and returns.
• Maintain a neat and appealing shop floor.
• Process transactions at the till points.
• Handle deliveries and ensure products are well presented.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Location: Primark Lakeside
Pay rate: £12.48
Employment type: Temporary until 03/01/2026
Job type: Part time
Contracted hours: Various but will be a minimum of 8 hours
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 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].