8 hours per week
Salary – £12.91 per hour plus pension and company benefits. Salaries will be increased on 1 April 2026 as part of the company pay review.
Candidates must be 18+ due to some lone working.
We have an excellent opportunity for a friendly and reliable Saturday Retail Sales Advisor to join the team at our Paintwell branch in Milton Keynes to provide exceptional service to customers in our store. Experience with our products isn’t necessary; if you bring great customer service and team‑working skills, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed.
Located on Erica Road, our Milton Keynes PaintWell Store stocks a comprehensive range of designer and trade paints as well as a large selection of wallpaper pattern books and decorating materials and tools, making us the go‑to place for retail customers, tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts in the area. Branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7 am‑5 pm and Saturday 8 am‑5 pm.
Ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, Brewers Decorator Centres is the largest independent supplier of decorating materials across the UK, proud of over 120 years of heritage and a network of over 250 stores nationwide. We place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues – our mantra is ‘help one another succeed’.
We understand that neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process. We are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and will support any reasonable request where we can.
Responsibilities
* Provide exceptional service to customers in branch, delivering upon our reputation for quality Brewers service.
* Use product knowledge to provide recommendations and help customers find the best product for their needs.
* Mix paint for customers, process specialist orders, and request special stock within the branch network.
* Develop sales of the company product range including wallpaper, paint and fabric.
* Build relationships with customers to fully identify their needs and allow us to provide a comprehensive service.
* Promote seasonal and special items, and merchandise goods in‑store to increase visibility and sales.
* Assist with stock maintenance in the branch.
* Unload deliveries and ensure stock is distributed throughout the store.
Qualifications
* Exceptional customer service and communication skills, to understand and translate customer requirements into product recommendations.
* Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality – happy to help both customers and colleagues.
* Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can always be relied upon to work as an individual.
* Willing to attend training to become a Fire Marshall and/or First Aider if required.
* Keen to learn, develop skills, and progress within our industry.
* Previous retail experience or product knowledge would be advantageous but not essential; full training will be given to the right candidate.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* 33 days holiday including an allowance for selected bank holidays, increasing with service (pro rata for part‑time).
* Free life assurance.
* 5 % employer contribution to pension plan (subject to employee contributions).
* Stream – a money‑management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
* Employee Assistance Programme for you, partner/spouse and dependents.
* Virtual GP service for yourself and any dependent children.
* Medicash – an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for routine healthcare treatments.
* Brewers Colleague discounts on home improvements.
* Discounts and rewards with selected partners – major high‑street brands, supermarkets, etc.
* Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme.
* Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief.
* Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing development.
* After a qualifying period, eligibility for additional benefits such as profit‑related pay, enhanced maternity/paternity pay and a chance to use our Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District.
Please note – this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment. Please ensure you fully complete the application process if you wish to be considered for this position. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to any applicants that do not complete the process.
Other job titles associated with this role include Retail Assistant, Retail Team Leader, Retail Advisor, Retail Associate, Shop Assistant, Stock Assistant.
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