Part-Time Retail Assistant

Looking for a flexible part-time job where you can build retail experience and work with a major international fashion brand? Primark recruits Retail Assistants for stores across the UK, with opportunities involving customer service, tills, stock and shop-floor presentation. You’ll work in a busy team, help customers enjoy their visit and develop practical skills in communication, organisation and store operations. Contract lengths and shift patterns vary, so you can explore current vacancies to find an opportunity that suits your availability.

About Primark

Primark is an international fashion retailer known for offering current styles and everyday products at accessible prices. Its stores bring together fashion, beauty, homeware and lifestyle ranges for customers across the UK and other international markets.

The business places people at the centre of its stores and aims to create an inclusive environment where colleagues can be themselves, access development opportunities and contribute as part of the wider team.

The Role

As a Retail Assistant, you’ll help customers throughout their visit while supporting the everyday operation and presentation of the store. Depending on your shift, you could work on the shop floor, at the tills, in fitting rooms or behind the scenes processing deliveries.

You’ll work alongside colleagues to keep products available, displays well presented and customer areas organised. The varied nature of the role provides experience across several important areas of retail.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Welcoming customers and helping with product, size and style questions.
• Supporting customers with purchases, returns and other queries.
• Delivering a quick and friendly experience at till points.
• Processing transactions, returns and voids accurately.
• Replenishing shelves and keeping the sales floor tidy and fully stocked.
• Maintaining clean, organised and welcoming fitting rooms.
• Receiving, unpacking and checking new deliveries.
• Making sure products are correctly priced and displayed.
• Working with colleagues to maintain Primark’s customer service and presentation standards.

Company Culture

Primark encourages colleagues to bring their individual personalities and ideas to work. Teamwork, honest communication, motivation and a willingness to get involved are important parts of the store environment.

The company is committed to equal opportunities and aims to provide an inclusive workplace where colleagues from different backgrounds can access opportunities and thrive together. Support and reasonable adjustments are available during the selection process where needed.

Benefits and Perks

Benefits may vary by location and contract but can include:

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Flexible and accommodating shift patterns.
• Employee discount for use in Primark stores.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Holiday entitlement based on contracted working hours.
• Wellbeing initiatives and access to employee assistance support.
• Training and opportunities to develop within Primark.
• Career pathways for colleagues interested in progressing to the next level.

Requirements

Primark generally looks for people who:

• Enjoy helping customers and creating positive in-store experiences.
• Communicate clearly, listen well and share ideas with colleagues.
• Have a positive attitude and are willing to learn.
• Work well as part of a busy retail team.
• Are organised and pay close attention to detail.
• Can adapt to different tasks and support colleagues where needed.
• Have an interest in fashion, new styles and current trends.

Previous retail experience is not stated as essential. The hours, contract type and availability requirements will vary between vacancies, so review the details of the individual opportunity when applying.

Click Apply Now to head to Primark’s careers website, browse the latest part-time Retail Assistant opportunities and apply for a role near you.