Retail Assistant at John Lewis Milton Keynes

Hello, and a very warm welcome from the team here at John Lewis Milton Keynes.

At a glance:

• Full time and part time opportunities available across our Selling and Operations departments

• Temporary positions until January 2025

• Based at our fabulous Milton Keynes branch

Job requirements:

As Partners - members of the Partnership - it's our responsibility to ensure our growth for the future. We proactively seek out opportunities to continuously improve the way we work, taking action to ensure the Partnership is efficient and we are all as productive as possible. It's an ethos each and every Partner works by and you'll carry into your own role too.

You'll be the face of John Lewis & Partners, acting as an ambassador for the brand, providing the level of customer service which makes us unrivalled in the marketplace. Working in a diverse team where you are free to be yourself, always, you’ll be encouraged to use your autonomy and empowered to make the right decisions for both customers and the business.

Selling Partner

Your day will be varied, from delivering service with a smile at the till to assisting customers with their online orders. You will be an ambassador for the John Lewis & Partners brand and you’ll delight in going above and beyond to exceed our customers expectations. You'll proactively engage with customers on the shop floor to ensure they find and fall in love with our luxurious products and unique services.

Operations Partner

You will be a brand ambassador, engaging customers and offering informed and exemplary service. You'll have a passion for merchandising and love to keep the shelves fully stocked ensuring customers can easily find their perfect product.

Your journey starts with the stock arriving at the back door. We'll rely on you to get the stock on the shelves in the right place and at the right time. You'll design inspiring and eye catching displays to entice our customers into our shops and to fall in love with our products. Customers are at the heart of everything you do. You'll not only create attractive displays, but to maximise sales opportunities you will need to ensure there are sufficient stock levels to meet the increased customer interest.

You'll be a strong team player with a meticulous eye for detail who loves to use your initiative. With passion and drive you'll deliver the John Lewis brand vision.

Desired Experience:

Experience in a similar background ie: retail, customer service is desirable however full training will be provided. A mix of digital learning and on the job training will ensure you feel confident and supported in your new role.

Additional Information:
As a Partner you will enjoy our unique benefits which include:

• Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply). You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount

• Full time working holiday entitlement of 22 days - prorated for part time hours

• Marketing leading equal parenthood leave policy

• Access to our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most stunning areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them plus so much more ...

Things To Note:

• This role may be subject to pre-employment screening

• We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications and therefore recommend you apply early

• Print off the job description now if you require it and ensure you attach an up-to-date CV

Thank you for your interest and good luck!