Retail Assistant

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 | £11.60 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.

**HOURS OF WORK**

You will be contracted to work 96 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Shifts will fall between 5.45am and 9.30pm.

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**:

- Ability to build relationships with colleagues and guests
- Naturally cheerful
- Patient and friendly

**Desirable requirements**:

- Computer literate matched with familiarisation of electronic point of sales (tills)
- Ability to demonstrate experience in problem solving
- 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
- Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
- Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme - offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
- Free use of our leisure facilities
- Discounted Center Parcs breaks
- 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
- Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

**Closing date**: 1th March 2025 at 12 Noon

**Interviews to be held**:Ongoing

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