Team Member Peak Season (Stock) - Colchester Tollgate (N103493)

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Job Description


SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR:
17.50hrs p/w; Sun 13:30 - 16:30; Tue 13:00 - 17:00; Thu 13:00 - 20:00; Fri 13:00 - 17:00


About the Role:
Be Part of Our Busiest Season this Year

Temporary and Flexible Roles - In-Store Stock Team


Looking for a fast-paced, hands-on role during the busiest time of the year? We're hiring temporary team members to support our store from the lead-up to Christmas through to our End of Season Winter Sale.


As part of our stock team, you will:
Accurately process stock to a high standard – scanning, unpacking, hanging, size-cubing, and putting stock away
Locate, pack, and promptly transfer stock in and out of the store
Replenish the sales floor to ensure it's always fully stocked and looking great
Meet deadlines to deliver on time for our customers
Keep stockrooms and other operational areas clean, tidy, and well-organised
Support across all areas of the store as needed, including the sales floor
Offer fast, friendly service at all times, helping customers find exactly what they need
Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, colleagues, and managers
Take ownership of your own development and learning

Your attention to detail, teamwork, and positive attitude will help keep everything running smoothly. There may also be opportunities to support other areas of the store.


Key Dates You'll Be Needed:
Wednesday 24th December
Saturday 27th December (our biggest Sale day)
May include Sunday 28th December

We can't do it without you – your energy and team spirit make all the difference


About You:
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.


You are:
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

If you're looking for a seasonal role where you can make a real impact – we'd love to hear from you


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 one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met.

Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

About Us


You know Next, but did you know 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 for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world So we've gone global

About The Team

Recognition and rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results (after 1 week's service)
25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (available after 1 week's service when purchased through NEXT)
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty (after 1 week's service)
60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6 week contract)
Early VIP access to sale stock
Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary.

Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on / line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm.

Excludes bank holidays).
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