Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant

Fixed Term Contract
End date: up to the 27th December 2026.
A seasonal role is a fantastic way to get to know The Works. Whilst we can't make any promises, some of our Seasonal Sales Assistants go on to build longer-term careers with us when permanent opportunities arise.

4 hour contract

You could recommend the paint set that helps someone discover their inner artist. The book that inspires a future author. The game that brings a family together. Or the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a treasured memory.

You never know what future outcomes your customer interaction might spark, or who someone might become. With your passion and our products, you’ll help people discover new interests, explore their creativity, find a new hobby or reconnect with something they once loved.

The unseen possibilities are limitless - and it all starts with you.

• 25% Colleague Discount! - Helping you to save money for those presents!

• My Works - Exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utility deals, tech and more!

• Can-Do Academy - Take control of your development with instant access to courses and training in areas that interest you.

• Stream - Stream early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them – for when ‘life’ happens!

• 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme from Emotional Support to Financial Health and Physical Wellbeing.

As a Seasonal Sales Assistant, you'll join our merry crew and help make this holiday season the best one yet! This Christmas, you'll be at the heart of creating magical shopping experiences. From helping customers find the perfect present to uncovering festive treats they didn't know they needed, you'll bring energy, enthusiasm and exceptional service to every interaction.

You'll confidently welcome customers into the store, start conversations, understand who they're shopping for, and recommend gifts and products from our amazing Christmas ranges to help make their festive season extra special.

We have lots of deliveries and seasonal stock to manage. The role can be physically demanding and hard work - you'll need to be physically comfortable managing stairs and heavy stock, but our supportive team will be there to lend a helping hand!

Joining us during this period is a great way to take advantage of our 25% colleague discount to help in the run up to holiday season

As a Seasonal Sales Assistant, you'll be a Brand Ambassador for The Works, helping to create the magical Christmas shopping experience our customers love. Whether you're welcoming customers into store, helping them find the perfect gift, or recommending products they'll love, you'll represent our brand with pride in every interaction.

• Excite and Delight
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  Spread joy with your friendly service and inspire customers to read, learn, create, or play with our magical products!

• Loyalty Ambassador: Jingle all the way as you help customers to craft a Christmas well spent and know they can get more bang for their money at The Works – they’ll thank you with bells on!

• Merchandising Marvel: Unwrap your creative flair by following our planograms for key product areas. And when you have the freedom, let your creativity dance like snowflakes in non-planogrammed spaces to catch the eye!

• Deliveries: Become a puzzle-master as you manage heavy deliveries, price & label products like a pro, sort items onto shop floor displays, and make sure the stockroom is as snug as a Christmas stocking!

• Have fun! Be…