Retail Sales Assistant - Temporary Contract, Barnsley
Client: The Works
Location: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Job Category: Retail
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 139a47ea3ce3
Job Views: 7
Posted: 14.03.2025
Expiry Date: 28.04.2025
Job Description:
We don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.
You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member’s memory.
You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you.
Why The Works?
10th Best Big Company to Work For 2024 - 'Best Companies'
Our Perks Are 'The Works'
* 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days!
* MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more!
* Holiday – 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers.
* Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you.
* Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them – for when ‘life’ happens!
* Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works!
* 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!
* Healthcare Cash Plan – To support your everyday healthcare costs.
* And loads more! – Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving.
Become a Retail Sales Assistant
As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you’ll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play!
You’ll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious and motivating. Our customers will want to return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs.
Our Culture
The Works is an awesome place to work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic self.
Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners.
Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart
* Genuine and authentic: Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through.
* Resilient champion: You can handle the fast-paced retail environment, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease.
* Stock magician: You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro!
Keyholder Responsibilities
If you’re over 18, you’ll join as a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running smoothly by opening, closing, and running the store when needed.
*Under 18? That's cool. If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but when you reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up for training.
Our Purpose
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled.
Our Values
We are Crafty | We are Caring | We are Can-do
We Listen. We Care
Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions.
Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments
At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups.
We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview, let us know in your application and we’ll be happy to help!
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