Team Member

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Sales Team Member in Milton Keynes to provide excellent customer service and manage store operations. This part-time role offers flexible shifts. Ideal candidates are friendly communicators, efficient under pressure, and excited about retail. The compensation ranges from £8.03 to £12.21 per hour. Join the team for a rewarding experience and enjoy several employee benefits including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT and partner products

Access to a digital GP and health services

Discounted gym memberships

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Must be a great communicator always looking to help.
• Friendly, calm, and efficient, even on busy days.
• Excited about a varied and fast-paced job.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast and friendly service to customers.
• Assist customers in finding the perfect products.
• Manage various tasks in the store including stockroom duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Job ID Job ID N111895

Team Team Retail

Location Location Milton Keynes

Contract Type Contract Type Temp

Job Schedule Job Schedule Part time

Contract End Contract End 14/03/2026

Salary Salary £8.03 - £12.21 per hour

Posting Date Posting Date 26/01/2026

Apply Before Apply Before 16/02/2026

Summary

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 8.75hrs p/w; Thu 13:00 - 17:30; Sat 14:15 - 18:30

Working as part of a fast-paced store team, your top priority will be to offer outstanding service and excellent stock operations to our customers. In return for supporting all Company policies and procedures and having a great attitude to work, we will invest in you and your development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

About the Role:

To be a successful Sales Team Member you will:

• Offer fast and friendly service at all times, helping our customers to find the perfect products
• Share your passion and knowledge about our amazing products
• Work in all areas of the store, including sales floors, stockrooms and processing deliveries
• Take control of your own development

We'll offer amazing benefits (see further list 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

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!

• Recognition and rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6 week contract)
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• You can register for a discounted health plan for you and your family
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only)
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).

What's Next?

Apply

Show us what you can do. Submit your application online and our recruitment team will take a first look at your experience and strengths.

Inform

Let’s talk. We will get in touch for an initial conversation by phone or video to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for.

Analyse

If you are invited to interview, you may be asked to present your work or portfolio and talk through your experience. It is also your chance to ask questions and get to know us.

Offer

If it’s the right match, our recruitment team will be in touch with a job offer and next steps. This is where your journey with NEXT begins.

Team Overview

Retail is where customers meet NEXT. Step into any of our stores and you’ll find energy, variety and opportunity. No two days are the same. It’s fast-paced, full of growth and all about our brilliant collaborative team. From outlets to full-range stores, there’s space for you to make your mark.

Explore similar opportunities across our business.

You’ve probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today’s retail world.

About NEXT

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

Challenges. Opportunities. The future. Let’s take it on at NEXT.