On a Center Parcs break we want our guests to relax knowing everything is taken care of. Our Retail department provides a fantastic shopping experience, from everyday groceries to sweet treats to toys, gifts and clothing.
Across each village there are a number of retail units, including our very own supermarket; Parcmarket and dedicated sweet shop; Treats, as well as a children's toy store, a gift shop and our swimwear and accessories shop and these are all complemented by our clothing store.
Whether you visit our on-Village supermarket packed full of your favourite brands or our dedicated sweet shop for a little holiday indulgence, one thing's for sure: our retail teams deliver a memorable experience and excellent service wherever you go.
RETAIL ASSISTANT - PARCMARKET | £12.37 per hour
We are looking for a Retail Assistant with a passion for delivering excellent customer service to join our team. Based in the Parcmarket, our village supermarket, your duties will involve all aspects of retail from serving customers on the checkouts and handling payments to replenishing stock ensuring that all goods are attractively displayed.
Other responsibilities will include ensuring that all guest deliveries are delivered in a friendly and efficient manner. You will also deliver stock to other retail outlets on a daily basis and help out with any retail tasks they require, including serving guests at the till.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a guest facing role, have excellent communication skills and be comfortable working independently or as part of a team. You will be confident taking ownership of guest queries or issues, ensuring that they are served in a friendly and efficient manner.
Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Woburn Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey
HOURS OF WORK
We have the following contracts available on a flexible basis. This means that your hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.
96 hours per 4-week period - Fully Flex between hours of 7am and 9pm
48 hours per 4-week period - Fully Flex between hours of 7am and 9pm
Please state your desired contracted hours from the options above under the suitability section of your application form.
As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
1. Ability to build relationships with colleagues and guests
2. Naturally cheerful
3. Patient and friendly
Desirable requirements:
4. Computer literate matched with familiarisation of electronic point of sales (tills)
5. Ability to demonstrate experience in problem solving
6. Retail background or relevant customer service experience
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
Colleague Bonus Scheme
7. Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
8. Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
9. Free use of our leisure facilities
10. Discounted Center Parcs breaks
11. 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
12. Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
13. An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
14. Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application.
Closing date: 9th March 2026
Interviews to be held: Ongoing
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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