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Next is a retailer. They sell homewares and fashion for women, men and children.
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Job description from Next
SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 5.50hrs p/w; Sat 15:00 - 21:00
Join our team and help to keep our customers happy in the run up to Christmas and during our End of Season Sale. It's our busiest time and we'd love your help to ensure our customers receive fantastic service. We have 3 weeks up to 12 week's work, to include working Christmas Eve, our first day of Sale on Wednesday 27th December 2023 and Thursday 28th December 2023. We just can't do it without you!
About the Role:
To be a successful Christmas Support Team Member you will:
- Be working on the salesfloor, in the stockroom, or both
- Offer fast and friendly service to all of our customers
- Help get stock to the salesfloor as quickly as you can
- Keep the salesfloors looking fantastic and easy to shop from
We'll offer amazing benefits (conditions apply, see list further below)
About You:
- A great communicator who's always looking for ways you can help
- Friendly, calm and efficient - even on your busiest days
- Excited about the challenge of a varied and fast-paced job
- Flexible, supportive and always ready to go the extra mile
UK Stores Only
In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK 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
What's Next
As part of your application you will be required to complete an online assessment. This will involve a Working with Numbers Assessment and a Retail Scenarios Assessment. Our in-store recruitment team will then review the successfully completed applications and those that match the job criteria closest will be contacted to arrange an initial Interview so we can have a chat to find out more about you.
In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful online assessment (as detailed above) in the last 6 months.
Best of luck!
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Job insights from Breakroom
Retail and sales assistants:
Sales assistants help customers and sell goods and services
What you’ll do as a retail and sales assistant:
- Serve and advise customers
- Take delivery of goods and stock
- Arrange and display goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Handle customer payments, returns and refunds
- Keep the store clean and tidy
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Dealing with customers
- Standing
- Wearing a uniform
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Next pay sales assistants enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
99% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 120 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Next pay sales assistants market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
92% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Under 21s get paid less than everyone else
Do sales assistants at Next get paid the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 23.
See what Next pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 23.Based on data from 292 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and December 2023.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do sales assistants at Next get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
95% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 118 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Next pay sales assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
89% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do sales assistants at Next do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
83% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do sales assistants get of their shift pattern at Next?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 31% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 38% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 26% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 4% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 121 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do sales assistants at Next worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 123 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do sales assistants at Next get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
45% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 115 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for sales assistants at Next to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for sales assistants to book a holiday at Next?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 103 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Next managers change sales assistants shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
63% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for sales assistants to take sick leave at Next?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Good
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Most students say it’s good
Is sales assistants at Next job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
85% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working as sales assistants at Next good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
72% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do sales assistants at Next feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do sales assistants at Next get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
84% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 116 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for sales assistants to work at Next?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
63% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do sales assistants at Next enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do sales assistants at Next recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 123 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do sales assistants get enough training when they start at Next?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are sales assistants given support to progress at Next?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do sales assistants think Next head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
73% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do sales assistants feel well informed about how Next is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
55% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Next employees say about their job
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Best thing
The customers and my regulars
Worst thing
Rude customers
Next Sales assistant, November 2023
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Best thing
No much stress unlik other warehouse
Worst thing
Pickers are always exhausted after work
Next Warehouse operative, November 2023
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