Retail Assistant

Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Store Location: Broad Street Mall, Reading, Berkshire

Working Pattern: 10 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £12.65 per hour

At Holland & Barrett we're more than just a retailer – we're ambassadors for health and wellness. Every day our Retail Assistants inspire customers to live healthier, happier lives. If you're passionate about people, curious about wellbeing, and love creating great experiences, this is the role for you.

What you'll do:

• Be the face customers trust to guide them on their wellness journey
• Keep shelves stocked, displays looking great, and promotions running smoothly
• Maintain high standards of compliance, safety, and store presentation
• Complete our Qualified to Advise training, so you can support customers with trusted expertise
• Showcase your growing expertise by recommending products and solutions
• Work together with your team to achieve store targets and deliver outstanding results
• Act as a Health and Wellness Ambassador for our customers

Who you are:

• A natural communicator with excellent people skills
• Passionate about health, wellness, and curious to keep learning
• A team player with the ability to multi-task and stay organised
• Comfortable with technology using tablets for product reviews and solutions
• Previous retail or customer facing experience is a bonus, but your passion and attitude matter most plus we'll provide full training

What we offer:

• Up to 28-days Annual Leave
• 25% discount in store and online (plus free delivery)
• £/€50 Annual Product Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Exclusive discounts on well-known brands
• Access to ‘Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps
• Free 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• And so much more to support your personal and professional wellbeing

Holland and Barrett is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We understand that when our colleagues are listened to, respected and valued for who they are, we build an organisation with belonging at its heart – making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now to become a Retail Assistant at Holland & Barrett, where your passion for wellness meets a rewarding career.

Vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We do things a little differently at H&B and offer all applicants an online interview designed to help you put your best foot forward. This process is backed by AI but managed by humans.

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Documents

• Store Colleague JD 2025.pdf (55.52 KB)

Division: Retail Stores City: Reading Country: UK Job Type: Part Time Number of Hours: 10 Working Pattern: Flexible Monday 06:00 - 12:00, plus additional overtime available Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Closing Date: 20 April 2026