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<div><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Be the smile that makes a difference: As a dedicated Store Team Member, you will be the face of Home Bargains, providing enthusiastic customer service by assisting with product queries and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. You will work as part of a team to maintain high standards across the store and support customers and colleagues.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Be the smile that makes a difference: provide enthusiastic customer service and assist with product queries.</li> <li>Support teamwork by helping with tasks such as watering plants, baking fresh goods, stocking shelves, and keeping displays and workspaces clean.</li> <li>Take charge during the fill shift by unloading deliveries and getting stock out on the shelves so customers can find what they need.</li> <li>Be versatile across multiple areas of the business; handle tills, manage cash transactions, restock shelves, and adapt to roles in the Café, Bakery, or Garden Centre as needed.</li> <li>Be enthusiastic, approachable, and ready to make a real difference in-store; enjoy working as part of a team and helping customers have a great experience.</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications / Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Friendly and approachable attitude with a love of helping customers.</li> <li>Hardworking, reliable, and willing to get stuck in.</li> <li>Can-do attitude and willingness to learn new things.</li> <li>Works well as part of a team and wants to make a difference.</li> <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards.</li> <li>Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.</li> <li>Polite, professional, and committed to following company policies and keeping the workplace safe.</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits and Work Hours</h2> <ul> <li>Salary: £12.21 per hour (18-20), £12.50 per hour (21+).</li> <li>Hours: 36 hours per week; must be available to work between 8am and 8pm.</li> <li>Employee benefits: 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service (pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements).</li> <li>Contributory company pension scheme.</li> <li>10% store discount at all retail stores.</li> <li>Death in Service Benefit.</li> <li>Long service recognition scheme.</li> <li>MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to discounts UK-wide, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice, and low-cost voluntary insured health plans (cancer cover).</li> </ul> <p>At Home Bargains, you will find more than just a job—you will find opportunity. Our stores are open from 6 am to 10 pm daily, so some flexibility with evenings and weekends is needed. We strive to balance shifts fairly and help every colleague develop and progress within our growing business.</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr

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