Overview
Team Member Peak Season (Stock) - Edinburgh St. James (N99536). Temporary and flexible role for the salesfloor team during the busy peak season leading up to Christmas through to the End of Season Winter Sale.
Responsibilities
* Offer fast, friendly service at all times, helping customers find exactly what they need
* Share your knowledge and enthusiasm for our products
* Keep the sales floor looking great, easy to shop, and well-stocked
* Support across the store, including working in the stockroom and helping process deliveries
* Move stock quickly and efficiently to the sales floor
* Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, colleagues, and managers
* Take ownership of your own development and learning
There may also be opportunities to support in other areas of the store.
About You / Qualifications
* Confident speaking to customers and happy to help
* A team player who stays calm and focused when it’s busy
* Quick to learn and willing to try new things
* Self-motivated, positive, and dependable
* Well-presented and proud to be part of the team
You’re friendly, reliable, and ready to take on whatever the day brings. Whether you’ve worked in retail before or are trying something new, you’re keen to learn and happy to get stuck in.
Key Dates
* Wednesday 24th December
* Saturday 27th December (our biggest Sale day)
* May include Sunday 28th December
Work Type & Shifts
12hrs per week; Sun 11:00 - 15:00; Tue 10:00 - 14:00; Thu 10:00 - 14:00
Right to Work & Sponsorship
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not typically sponsored under the Skilled Worker route due to Home Office requirements on skills level. Candidates are encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
About Next
You know Next, but we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and market leader in Kidswear. We have over 500 stores, plus Next Online, with online availability in over 70 countries.
Benefits & Perks
* Recognition and rewards for doing a great job after 1 week of service
* Discounts on Next and partner brands after 1 week of service
* Working wardrobe allowance (60% off, minimum 6 week contract)
* VIP access to sale stock and exclusive offers
* Access to staff discounts, wellness services, and networks
Conditions apply to all benefits. Benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
Equity & Application Support
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and provide workplace adjustments if necessary. For adjustments, contact careers@next.co.uk (include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject) or call 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726 (Mon–Thu 9am–5pm; Fri 9am–4:45pm; Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 9am–4pm; excludes bank holidays).
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