Seasonal Stock Assistant (Fixed Term)

Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share bonus (discretionary)

Breakfast provided

Health benefits

Pension & life assurance

Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products

Job summary

Bettys Café Tearooms in Ilkley is hiring two Seasonal Stock Assistants on a temporary basis. You will support the retail team with deliveries, stock replenishment and stock processing, ensuring accuracy and smooth stock flow.

The roles run until 31 December 2026, with a 30-hour full-time and an 18-hour part-time option across 5 and 3 days respectively. Shifts may include early mornings or late finishes and you will be required to work at least one weekend day every week.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Attention to detail and pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the retail team with daily deliveries, stock replenishment and general stock processing.

Job description

An opportunity has arisen in our Retail team and we are looking for X2 Seasonal Stock Assistant to join us on a temporary basis at Bettys Café Tearooms in Ilkley. As a Seasonal Stock Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the retail team with the daily management of deliveries, stock replenishment and the general processing of stock.

Working Pattern

• This role is fixed term until 31st December 2026.
• We are recruiting for 2 positions: A full time role working 30 hours over 5 days, and a part time role working 18 hours over 3 days.
• We have a variety of shift patterns with start and finish times staggered throughout the day which is dependent on the opening hours of the branch.
• These shifts may include some early mornings or later finishes.
• We do not ask anyone to work split shifts.
• You will be required to work at least one day at the weekend every week.

If you would like to discuss working patterns please provide more details in your application.

About You

You will have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others. You will also be able to work independently when required. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and take pride in your work.

About Us - Great People, Great Culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, delighting customers, and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and values, and we know our talented people set us apart. That’s where you come in.

We are committed to offering a respectful, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and we welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Don’t worry if you do not meet 100% of the job requirements listed above - if you fulfil most of the skills and experiences we're looking for.

What We Offer You

• Discretionary profit-share bonus scheme paid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years).
• Breakfast and a freshly cooked hot meal option.
• A generous, flexible and inclusive range of family-friendly benefits to support you through every stage of life. These include enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave arrangements, flexible working options, paid time off for caring responsibilities, and emergency family leave.
• Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products.
• A range of health benefits, including a health cash plan, health assessments, flu jabs and more.
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (free and independent service offering free counselling and health and wellbeing resources). Read more here.
• Holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days.
• Pension schemes and life assurance.
• And more.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to take control of their career and make the most of:

• On-the-job learning
• External training programmes
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Internal 1:1 coaching schemes
• Find out more about working here on our website.

Application and Interview Process

• There will be one interview for this role, and this will consist of a competency-based questions

Please don’t hesitate to let us know of any reasonable adjustments which you feel you’d benefit from, at any stage of the recruitment process. The hiring manager will pick up any information provided in your application and get in touch with you to talk about what could support you.

We may close this vacancy early in the event we receive a high volume of applications.

The closing date for this vacancy will be 4th September 2026.