Store Team Member

Home Bargains; Leigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading discount retailer in the UK is seeking a Store Team Member in Leigh to provide exceptional customer service and maintain store standards. This role includes cash handling, supporting team members, and ensuring products are well-stocked. Ideal candidates are reliable, polite, and have a background in retail. The position offers £12.21 per hour for ages 18-20 and £12.50 per hour for those 21 and over, with 20 hours per week scheduled from 6am to 10am.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 5 years

Contributable company pension scheme

10% store discount

Death in Service Benefit

Long service recognition scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good understanding of customer service is essential.
• Experience in cash handling and retail.
• Ability to handle manual tasks and stock replenishment.
• Reliable and hardworking character.
• Polite and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service with enthusiasm.
• Support team members to maintain high standards.
• Handle cash transactions and ensure shelves are stocked.

Skills

Customer service understanding

Cash handling

Manual handling

Hardworking and reliable

Polite and professional

Job description

Overview

At Home Bargains, we believe in creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. As an essential part of the Home Bargains community, you will be the first smiling face our customers see, providing outstanding service and assistance to help shoppers find great bargains. We take pride in our store standards, and you will play a crucial role in delivering this for our customers every day. Your role is vital in maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring a prompt and enjoyable shopping experience, making you an indispensable part of the Home Bargains community where every task matters.

Welcome to the heart of Home Bargains — where being a Store Team Member means more than just stocking shelves. It’s about creating an exceptional retail experience, greeting customers with a warm smile, and embodying the can-do spirit that defines our community.

Package

• £12.21 per hour (18-20), £12.50 per hour (21+)
• 20 hours per week 6am-10am

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Overview

• Customer Service Extraordinaire - As a dedicated Team Member, you’ll be the face of Home Bargains, delivering outstanding customer service with enthusiasm. From assisting with product queries to ensuring prompt and friendly service, you play a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Embrace Your Inner Hero - As a team player, you’ll support your fellow team members in delivering excellence across the board. From putting out stock and ensuring products are available and presentable to maintaining cleanliness and tidiness throughout the store, your contributions will be invaluable in upholding our high standards.
• Versatility in Action - Being a Team Member here is like wearing multiple hats. You’ll find yourself on tills, handling cash transactions, and ensuring our shelves are stocked and rotated seamlessly. Whether it’s the Café, Bakery, or working in one of our garden centres, your adaptability shines through, making you a vital part of our dynamic team.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Demonstrate a good understanding of customer service
• Experience of cash handling and working in a retail environment
• Experience of manual handling and stock replenishment
• Hardworking and reliable
• Polite and professional

Due to expected high application volume, we recommend submitting your completed application early, as the closing date may be moved forward.

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited, trading as Home Bargains, is a privately owned, family-run discount retailer offering top brands at the lowest possible prices on the UK high street.

Founded in Liverpool, Home Bargains has grown to over 600 stores, serving more than 5 million customers each week. Our customers remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are rapidly expanding, with plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 locations across the UK. Opening nearly one new store every weekend, we thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.