Temporary Retail Assistant - Glasgow

Love Success Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Love Success Recruitment is looking for a Temporary Retail Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a busy Glasgow store. You’ll work alongside the Shop Manager and a volunteer team to deliver excellent customer service and maintain high retail standards.

Key duties include cash handling, processing sales, sorting and displaying donated items, stocking shelves, and assisting with rota management to ensure cover. On-site role with weekend work, 35 hours per week, immediate start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and proactive attitude with the ability to support and motivate others.
• Experience of cash handling and stock control.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining professional standards with customers, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Assist with sorting, organising, pricing, and displaying donated items.
• Replenish stock and ensure the shop floor remains clean, well-presented, and fully stocked.
• Process sales transactions accurately, including cash and card payments.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for the volunteer team.
• Support rota management and help ensure adequate volunteer and staff cover.
• Provide administrative support to the Shop Manager as required.
• Contribute to creating a welcoming and engaging shopping environment.

Job description

Overview

• Location: Glasgow
• On-site
• Temporary Assignment: 31st October 2026
• Hours: 35 hours on a rota basis, weekend availabilty required
• £13.45 per hour
• Immediate start

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Temporary Retail Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a busy Glasgow store. Working alongside an established Shop Manager and dedicated volunteer team, you'll play a key role in delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high retail standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining professional standards with customers, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Assist with sorting, organising, pricing, and displaying donated items.
• Replenish stock and ensure the shop floor remains clean, well-presented, and fully stocked.
• Process sales transactions accurately, including cash and card payments.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for the volunteer team.
• Support rota management and help ensure adequate volunteer and staff cover.
• Provide administrative support to the Shop Manager as required.
• Contribute to creating a welcoming and engaging shopping environment.

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a retail environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and proactive attitude with the ability to support and motivate others.
• Experience of cash handling and stock control.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

If you're passionate about retail, enjoy working with people, and want to make a positive impact in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.