Short-term Temporary Team Member - Edinburgh St. James (N126839)

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 5.50hrs p/w; Sat 10:00 - 16:00

Join Our Team This Autumn/Winter

Join our store teams this Autumn/Winter and help us deliver an incredible experience for our customers. Contracts range from a few days to several months, depending on store needs, making this an ideal opportunity if you're looking for flexible seasonal work.

Life at NEXT is full of energy, with a strong sense of teamwork and plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and develop new skills.

Contract details: It is anticipated the fixed term contracts will range from 1 or 2 days up to 24 weeks in duration. The individual store will confirm the exact duration available during the application process.

Please note: Availability for our Autumn Sale weekend (Friday 18th September and Saturday 19th September) and our Winter Sale (Thursday 24th December, Sunday 27th December and Monday 28th December) may be required, depending on your start date, contract duration and store needs.

What You’ll Do

As part of our in-store team, you’ll work on the sales floor, in the stockroom, or across both areas, playing an important role in keeping the store running smoothly during our busy Autumn/Winter season. Every shift makes a difference in this high-energy retail environment, helping us deliver an exceptional experience for our customers.

On the sales floor, you’ll:

• Deliver fast, friendly service and help customers find what they need
• Keep the sales floor well stocked, organised, and easy to shop
• Ensure the shop floor is clean, tidy, and visually appealing
  

In the stockroom, you’ll:

• Efficiently process deliveries and replenish the sales floor to ensure it remains fully stocked and presentable
• Pick, pack, and transfer stock to meet customer timescales and ensure accurate parcel processing  
• Keep the back of house clean, safe and organised
  

Where needed, you may support both areas.

What You’ll Bring

To succeed in this role, you will be:

• Friendly and approachable, always happy to help
• A team player who stays calm in busy moments
• Reliable, organised, and ready to get involved
• Keen to learn and take pride in doing a great job
• Respectful, committed and eager to play your part

If you’re looking for an engaging, hands-on role this season, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us?

Alongside the great benefits listed below, you’ll also enjoy:

• Flexible, short-term contracts
• A welcoming and inclusive team environment
• First pick of Sale stock (if working during the events) 
  

Sound like you?

Apply now to be part of our team.

We encourage you to apply early, as candidates are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advert may close once sufficient applications have been received.

Right to Work & Sponsorship 

Successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work 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.

• 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 View email address on ekeq.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).