Retail Assistant (43047)

Holland Barrett; Inverness; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff discount

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Holland & Barrett in Inverness is hiring a Retail Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract, 20 hours per week at £13.17 per hour. You will welcome customers, recommend products, keep shelves stocked, and support promotions while delivering excellent service and a positive shopping experience.

You will train to build product knowledge and use tablets/digital tools to assist customers in-store or online. The role includes benefits such as holiday entitlement, pension, life assurance, staff

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a busy retail environment and stay organised.
• Interest in health and wellness and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Welcom[e] customers and help them find products for wellness goals.
• Recommend products with confidence while delivering outstanding service.
• Keep shelves stocked and displays well merchandised.
• Support promotions and maintain store presentation.
• Collaborate with the team to achieve store goals.
• Use tablets/digital tools to assist customers in-store or online.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Organised

Tech/digital tools

Tools

Tablets

Job description

Eastgate, Inverness12 Month Fixed-Term Contract | 20 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.

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.