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Seasonal Team Member

Oliver Bonas
Pay £11.65 per hour
Location Sheffield
Contract time Part time, contract

The Breakroom Take

6.8

Rated 6.8 out of 10, based on 77 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • People enjoy this job
  • Recommended by students
  • Respectful managers
  • Proper training
  • Proper breaks

About Oliver Bonas

Oliver Bonas is a retailer. They sell women's fashion, jewellery, homewares and gifts.

Job description from Oliver Bonas

We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a part of Team OB this Christmas

As a Seasonal Team Member, you will be approachable, resourceful and love working with people. Our Team Members enjoy giving our customers a fantastic experience and work together to keep the store running smoothly and efficiently during our busy and exciting Christmas period.

This will be an 8-hour minimum contract– this may increase week on week depending on the needs of the store, and overtime may also be available.

You will need to have flexible availability to work in store across the busy festive season – this will include weekends, the lead up to Christmas day and early into the new year.

Our Seasonal contracts will run until 5th January 2025

A bit about us …

Oliver Bonas is an independent British lifestyle store. We are proud to call ourselves Team OB and believe Oliver Bonas is a truly special place to work. Our company values are Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind, and these values sit at the heart of every role here at OB. We are passionate and provide everyone with a fun place to work. Working at OB is more than just a job; it’s somewhere to build a career you are passionate about.

More about the role …

OB’s Seasonal Team Members will:

• Provide a great experience to every customer.

• Develop an excellent product knowledge.

• Have strong, consistent communication with the team.

• Participate in all training opportunities provided and contribute positively to team sessions.

• Embrace ownership of tasks, setting a good example for the rest of the team.

• Adhere to all operational practices and procedures, i.e. stock deliveries, health and safety standards, stock takes and replenishment.

• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the store, including external and back of house/stockroom areas.

• Support other stores where needed.

• Have an awareness of the store’s sales targets and its current performance versus like-for-like/target/company figures.

• Be aware of store and company product best-sellers to support sales growth.

Bonas Benefits:

• A generous employee discount – 30% off OB products from your first day with us

• Free access to our 24 hour employee assistance programme with Care First – offering financial, emotional and vocational support

• Refer a Friend incentive – help us to welcome even more great Seasonal Team Members into Team OB, and you could earn £100.

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Voice network and EDI team

• Mental Health First Aider support

• Education and support throughout Looop eLearning platform

• Free refreshments and treats in store

What we look for:

• Great people skills.

• Excellent customer service.

• Organisation skills and multi-tasking ability.

• Positivity, vibrancy and ready to take on anything.

• Someone who’s kind, helpful and considerate towards customers and team members alike.

• Resourcefulness and someone who’s looking for opportunities to learn more.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at OB

At Oliver Bonas, our promise is to do our bit to make living a joyful experience and give cause for optimism. This promise is central to our work in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). To bring joy to others, we must first ensure everyone at OB feels valued, included and most importantly, can be themselves at work.

It is important to us that our brand reflects wider society and the communities in which we operate. As a result, we welcome all eligible applicants for this role however we are particularly interested in speaking to eligible candidates from the Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage communities.

To read more about our ED&I commitments, head over to the EDI page on our website: https://www.oliverbonas.com/meet-the-team/diversity

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

Map

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What employees say

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people aren’t paid a living wage

    Do Oliver Bonas pay team members enough to live on?

    Most people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    81% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Oliver Bonas pay team members market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    94% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do team members at Oliver Bonas get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    96% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do Oliver Bonas pay team members sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    61% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do team members at Oliver Bonas do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    44% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do team members get of their shift pattern at Oliver Bonas?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 29% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 26% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 29% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 16% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people worry about their hours

    Do team members at Oliver Bonas worry about hours?

    Some people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    48% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do team members at Oliver Bonas get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    42% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for team members at Oliver Bonas to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    54% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it for team members to book a holiday at Oliver Bonas?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    42% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do Oliver Bonas managers change team members shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    59% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it for team members to take sick leave at Oliver Bonas?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    54% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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
  • Most students say it’s good

    Is team members at Oliver Bonas job good for students?

    Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    92% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and May 2024.

    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.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do team members at Oliver Bonas feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do team members at Oliver Bonas get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    88% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful for team members to work at Oliver Bonas?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    53% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do team members at Oliver Bonas enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    46% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do team members at Oliver Bonas recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do team members get enough training when they start at Oliver Bonas?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    72% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are team members given support to progress at Oliver Bonas?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 64% 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 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do team members think Oliver Bonas 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

    78% 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 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do team members feel well informed about how Oliver Bonas is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    90% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

Find out more about working at Oliver Bonas

What Oliver Bonas employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Team meetings can be amazing. The discount.

    Worst thing

    Managers are bullies who have communication issues. Forcing of KPIs. Very toxic positivity as stated by other reviews. Lack of support. Repetitivity.

    1.2

    Oliver Bonas Team member, January 2024

  • Best thing

    Nice products

    Worst thing

    Bad pay, not flexible

    8.0

    Oliver Bonas Assistant manager, November 2023

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  • Best thing

    The friends I have made

    Worst thing

    My manager puts a lots of responsibility on me and extends this beyond my role. My manager treats me poorly and makes me stressed

    2.1

    Oliver Bonas Team member, May 2023

  • Best thing

    My colleagues

    Worst thing

    The expectancy to do overtime and made to feel guilty if you don't want to do it or can't do it.

    6.9

    Oliver Bonas Picker, October 2022

  • Best thing

    My colleagues

    Worst thing

    The tiny staff room with no window. The constant, draining noise pollution. The toxic positivity of the company and its values aren't in line with its actions.

    2.8

    Oliver Bonas Team member, August 2022

  • Best thing

    I like some of my colleagues, they’re quite nice. It is fun wrapping. The four hour shifts are nice if you’re a student.

    Worst thing

    The pressure of customer service even if you see that customers don’t want to be approached. Constant forcing of PGRs.

    6.4

    Oliver Bonas Retail assistant, August 2022

  • Best thing

    Amazing team
    Kept in the loop about how the business is doing
    Lovely customers
    Discount

    Worst thing

    If your contract is 20 or over you are expected to do more work/take on more responsibility (key holder, manage the floor, delegate jobs, cash up etc) for no more money than everyone else.
    Bad sick pay.

    6.0

    Oliver Bonas Sales assistant, April 2022

  • Best thing

    The freedom over picking up overtime and the discount.

    Worst thing

    The amount of extra work we do which falls under management, yet we are paid for a sales assistant role.

    6.4

    Oliver Bonas Sales assistant, December 2021

  • Best thing

    The brand attracts some great people.

    Worst thing

    Oliver Bonas is a breeding ground of toxic positivity. Area managers don't work to support their teams, only the company as a whole, so you're often left feeling like just a grunt in a big machine... Working so VMs and Area Managers can take credit for how well your store does.

    3.7

    Oliver Bonas Assistant manager, November 2021

  • Best thing

    The people

    Worst thing

    The amount of work/ business

    9.5

    Oliver Bonas Customer Service Advisor, November 2020

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