Retail Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading retail company in Watford is seeking a Retail Assistant to enhance customer experiences and maintain shop organization. The candidate will work part-time, 12 to 16 hours per week, and be required to assist customers with purchases and returns while ensuring a welcoming shop environment. Ideal for individuals with strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Compensation starts at £13.06 per hour. Temporary position until January 10, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible shifts

Generous pension scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous holidays

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Honest and strong communicator who listens and shares ideas.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills.
• High levels of motivation and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Providing customers with an amazing experience.
• Setting up a visually appealing shop floor.
• Delivering a friendly experience at till points.
• Receiving and checking new deliveries for the sales floor.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Organised

Positive attitude

Job description

Location: Primark Watford
Pay rate: £13.06
Employment type: Temporary (10th January 2026)
Job type: Part time
Contracted hours: 12hrs - 16hrs per week
Shift pattern: Saturday Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00-16:00. Required to work one Saturday per period. Or, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12.00-16.00. Required to work one Sunday per period.

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

Creating displays that amaze our customers while keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes is an important role at Primark! We need just the right person for the job. Here’s what we need from you:

• 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.

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].