Sales Assistant - Biggleswade

Smyths Toys Superstores; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smyths Toys Superstores is opening a new location in Biggleswade and is seeking Sales Assistants. The role involves delivering excellent customer service, maintaining the store, and working flexibly in a fun, dynamic team. This temporary position offers an excellent opportunity to gain retail experience.

Benefits

31 days of annual leave including bank holidays

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

In-store discount

Company Maternity and Paternity Payments

Special Life-Event Gifts

Length of Service Awards

Qualifications

• Retail experience in outdoor/bikes, nursery, software & gaming, or warehouse preferred.
• Flexibility to work varying hours during training.
• Willingness to learn about products for effective assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service.
• Pack shelves and merchandise.
• Operate the tills.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Job description

Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online and through our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores across Europe and the UK. We source our products from a wide range of UK, European, and international suppliers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. The only requirement for our role is your ability to perform it. Are you ready for the challenge? Apply online today!

About The Role

Smyths Toys is opening a new store at the A1 Retail Park, Biggleswade (SG18 8PS) on 28th August 2025. We will hold a Recruitment Day on 23rd July 2025. Join our team of superheroes as we recruit the next generation of Sales Assistants for Smyths Toys Superstores!

We are looking for candidates to work at our new store. As part of our expansion, you will have exciting opportunities and be part of a fun, dynamic team.

Rates Of Pay

Under 21: £10.25 per hour, 21 and over: £12.50 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service
• Identify customers’ needs and wants
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
• Maintain store cleanliness and tidiness
• Pack shelves and merchandise
• Assist with deliveries and price changes
• Operate the tills
• Learn about products to assist customers effectively

The Ideal Candidate

Retail experience in areas such as outdoor/bikes, nursery, software & gaming, or backdoor/warehouse is highly desirable but not essential. Our stores operate 7 days a week, so flexibility is important. As this is a new store, you may need to work increased hours during training before the official opening. Initially, the role is temporary, giving you a chance to experience retail's fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 31 days of annual leave including bank holidays
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In-store discount
• Company Maternity and Paternity Payments
• Special Life-Event Gifts
• Length of Service Awards

Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer.