Festive Retail Assistant (fixed-term)

Center Parcs UK & Ireland

Ballymahon

On-site

EUR 18,000 - 23,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Leisure facility access

Shop and restaurant discounts

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is hiring Festive Retail Assistants at Longford Forest. You will welcome guests, operate tills, restock shelves and keep the shop floor tidy during the busy festive period.

This part-time, fixed-term role runs until 14 January 2026 with a guaranteed minimum hours over a 4-week period, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Enjoy great benefits and store discounts.

Qualifications

Naturally cheerful and customer-focused.
Clear and friendly communication with guests and team.
Ability to stay composed and efficient during peak times.

Responsibilities

Provide a warm welcome to all guests and spread festive cheer.
Operate a till, replenish stock and maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

Cheerful personality

Good communication

Ability to perform under pressure

Job description

Deliver excellent service in the forest

We're looking for Festive Retail Assistants to help bring the magic of Christmas to life for our guests. If you enjoy working in a busy retail environment and love the festive season, we'd love to hear from you.

Longford Forest | €14.35 per hour

Deliver excellent service in the forest

What You'll Be Doing

Provide a warm welcome to all guests and spread festive cheer
Operate a till, replenish stock and maintain a clean working environment

What's In It For You

Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
A supportive, friendly team
Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 14th January 2026

Part-time contract
You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum amount of hours over a 4-week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday

About You

Naturally cheerful
Good communication skills
Ability to perform under pressure

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values : We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Working here

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Closing date: 6th October 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging.We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

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