Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant, Luton
The WorksOverview
Fixed Term Contract - ending on 31st December 2024. There is often potential for seasonal colleagues to transition to permanent positions after the festive period.
Why The Works?
The Works don’t just sell products. The Works inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.
You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. Your role is essential in helping ignite creativity and rekindle memories.
The Works's Perks Are 'The Works'
- 25% Colleague Discount! Helping you save money for those presents!
- My Works - Exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utility deals, tech, and more!
- Can-Do Academy - Take control of your development with instant access to courses and training.
- Wage/Paystream - Stream early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them.
- 24/7 Support - Through The Works's partnership with Retail Trust Charity for Emotional Support, Financial Health, and Physical Wellbeing.
Become a Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant
As a Seasonal Sales Assistant, you'll be the heart of The Works's store, welcoming customers with a friendly smile and inspiring them to engage with The Works's products! The role can be physically demanding, so you should be comfortable with managing stairs and heavy stock. Join The Works and take advantage of The Works's colleague discount during this festive period!
The Works's Culture
The Works is an awesome place to work! The Works's atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. The Works is one team, where everyone helps inspire The Works's customers and supports each other.
Your Festive Mission
- Excite and Delight: Spread joy with your friendly service!
- Loyalty Ambassador: Help customers get the best value at The Works!
- Merchandising Marvel: Follow The Works's planograms and let your creativity shine!
- Deliveries: Manage heavy deliveries and ensure a well-organized stockroom!
- Have fun! Connect with The Works's brand and make the store a twinkling wonderland!
Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart
- Genuine and authentic: Your positivity and passion for The Works's brand shine through!
- Resilient champion: Handle a fast-paced retail environment with ease.
- Stock magician: Embrace sorting and merchandising deliveries!
Remember, you’re not just a colleague – you’re a festive elf spreading cheer!
The Works's Values
To inspire reading, learning, creativity, and play - making lives more fulfilled.
The Works is Crafty | Caring | Can-do
Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments
At The Works, The Works have an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves. The Works's roles are open to all, including under-represented groups. The Works is open to discussions around working hours and flexible arrangements.

TheWorks.co.uk PLC, trading as The Works, is a discount retailer based in the United Kingdom selling books, art and craft materials, gifts, toys, games and stationery. It has more than 500 stores across the UK and Ireland as of May 2024.