Sales Assistant (Part-time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you know your jeggings from your leggings?
If so, we are recruiting now for a PEP&CO Sales Assistant who has a passion for fashion….
About the opportunity...
Launched in 2015, Pep&Co rolled out its fashion brand to over 300 of our Poundland stores. PEP&CO offers customers a full range of women's, men's, and children's fashion – from nightwear to school-wear, t-shirts to trainers. We are proud that PEP&CO has been nominated for the Retail Week Awards as Private Label of The Year.
What you’ll need...
- A keen interest in fashion and current trends
- To be passionate about delivering excellent customer service and high standards
- Have good organisational skills
- Experience is beneficial but not essential
What we can offer...
- My Staff Shop – exclusive discount portal
- Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you
- Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in-store, including PEP&CO
- Loyal Service Awards
Job Types: 12hr Permanent
Salary: 16yrs to 20yrs: £7.52
Over 21yrs: £10.45
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £7.52-£10.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leven: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Retail sales (preferred)
- Customer service (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sales Assistant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General Merchandise & Superstores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Assistant (Part-time) roles across Poundland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Merchandise & Superstores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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