Retail Assistant (42701)

Holland Barrett; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Virtual GP access 24/7

Wellbeing test kit after 6 months

Employee Assistance Programme & Mental

Pension (auto-enrolment)

Life assurance (2x salary after 6m)

Colleague product allowance after 6m

Colleague discount 25% in store &온라인

cashback/discounts from retailers

Free Wellhub membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Holland & Barrett Reading is seeking a Retail Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract, 16 hours per week. You’ll welcome customers, recommend products and keep shelves well stocked while delivering friendly service.

You’ll join a team focused on wellbeing, with training and benefits that include holiday allowance, a pension scheme and staff discounts, designed to support your growth and daily health goals.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Friendly and approachable with a team mindset.
• Willingness to learn about wellness products.
• Comfortable using tablets and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and help them find products for wellbeing.
• Recommend products and provide excellent service.
• Keep shelves stocked and displays well-presented.
• Support promotions and store standards.
• Collaborate with the team to hit store goals.
• Understand customer needs and suggest in-store or online options.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tech savvy

Tools

Tablets

Job description

Broad Street Mall, Reading 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract | 16 hours per week £13.17 per hour At Holland & Barrett, we're more than a retailer, we're trusted partners in helping people make health and wellness a way of life. As a Retail Assistant, you'll play an important role in creating welcoming, inspiring experiences for every customer who walks through our doors. Whether you're already passionate about wellbeing or simply curious to learn more, we'll give you the training, support and opportunities to build your knowledge and make a real difference every day.

What you'll be doing

• Welcoming customers and helping them find the right products for their individual wellness goals.
• Recommending products and solutions with confidence while delivering outstanding customer service.
• Keeping shelves fully stocked and merchandising displays to a high standard.
• Supporting promotions, maintaining store presentation and ensuring excellent operational standards.
• Working collaboratively with your team to achieve store goals and create a positive shopping experience.
• Use a consultative approach to understand customers' needs and recommend the right products, whether available in store or online.
• Completing our Qualified to Advise training to build your product knowledge and provide trusted guidance.

What you'll bring

• A genuine passion for helping people and delivering great customer experiences.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable style.
• Curiosity about health and wellness, with a willingness to learn.
• The ability to stay organised, work as part of a team and adapt in a busy retail environment.
• Confidence using technology, including tablets and digital tools.

Benefits

• 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 24/7 Virtual GP access.
• Annual free at-home health testing kit (after 6 months' service).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Workplace pension (auto-enrolment applies).
• Life assurance (2x salary after 6 months' service).
• £/€50 colleague product allowance on Holland & Barrett products (after 6 months' service).
• 25% colleague discount in store and online.
• Access to cashback and discounts from a wide range of retailers.
• Free Wellhub membership, with discounted access to gyms, studios and wellbeing apps.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Please note that vacancies may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

About Holland & Barrett

For over 150 years, Holland & Barrett has been helping people take positive steps towards better health and wellbeing. Today, we're proud to be one of Europe's leading health and wellness retailers, combining trusted expertise with evidence-led products and advice to support everybody on their unique wellness journey.

Inclusion & accessibility statement

At Holland & Barrett, we believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we'll be happy to support you.

We use an online interview process designed to help every candidate showcase their strengths. The process is backed by AI but managed by humans.