Store Team Member - Cleaner

Home Bargains; Newbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (pro-rated)

Pension

Store discount 10%

Staff benefits platform

Wellbeing support

Assistance programme

Health cash plans

Job summary

Home Bargains in the United Kingdom is seeking a flexible Store Team Member to join our busy shop floor. You will contribute to cleaning, stock replenishment and customer service, and support with daily store operations.

This role is part-time, 8 hours per week, weekend-only, with early starts from 5am or late finishes up to 10pm. Hourly pay starts at £13.71 for 18-20 and £14.00 for 21+ with a £1 regional allowance.

Qualifications

• Be aged 18 or over in line with health and safety requirements.
• Be reliable, punctual and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Be willing to undertake cleaning duties and operate cleaning machinery after training.
• Be flexible and able to support with other Store Team Member duties.
• Be available for shift patterns, including early starts (5am) or late finishes (up to 10pm).
• Have a positive attitude and enjoy working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate cleaning equipment and maintain hygiene across staff areas, toilets, and shop floors.
• Welcome customers and assist with queries, providing friendly service.
• Assist with replenishing stock and managing product displays.
• Support till operations and general store activities as required.
• Work with colleagues to ensure smooth store operations, especially during busy periods.

Skills

Reliability

Flexible

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Package

Salary & Hours

13.71 per hour (18-20), £14.00 per hour (21+).

• The above pay includes a non-contractual and non-transferable Regional Allowance (£1.00 per hour)

8 hours per week. Must be available to work weekends ONLY

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
• Stream - Access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, savings opportunities and much more
• 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

We are looking for someone who is happy to be flexible, work as part of the wider store team and lend a hand wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Cleaning & Store Standards

• Operate cleaning equipment, including the Hako floor scrubbing machine, following the appropriate training and health and safety procedures.
• Clean and sanitise staff areas, toilets, bathrooms and communal spaces, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
• Sweep, mop, dust and clean shop floors, shelving, displays and other areas as required.
• Identify and respond promptly to spills, hazards and cleanliness concerns to maintain a safe environment.
• Ensure cleaning equipment and materials are used and stored safely.
• Complete additional cleaning duties as required to maintain excellent store standards.

Supporting the Wider Store Team

• Welcome customers and assist with queries, providing friendly and helpful customer service.
• Support with replenishing stock, working deliveries and maintaining product displays.
• Assist with till operations and other shop floor activities when required.
• Work alongside colleagues to ensure the store runs smoothly, particularly during busy periods.
• Undertake the full range of Store Team Member duties as reasonably required to support the operational needs of the store.

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Be aged 18 or over, in line with the company's health and safety requirements for the cleaning duties and operation of machinery associated with this role, including the Hako floor scrubbing machine.
• Be reliable, punctual and take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Be willing and able to undertake cleaning duties, including operating cleaning machinery following appropriate training.
• Be flexible and willing to support with other Store Team Member duties as and when required.
• Be available to work the shift patterns required by the store, which may include early starts from 5am or late finishes up to 10pm.
• Have a positive attitude and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be polite, professional and committed to providing excellent customer service.

Previous cleaning experience or experience working in a fast-paced retail environment would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Please note, as we expect to receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, you are advised to submit your fully completed application at the earliest opportunity, as the closing date may be brought 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.