What Retail Jobs are in Chelmsford?

Take your place at the heart of our community. At Starbucks, where your voice matters and your passion for customer service is brewed into everything we do. We've got an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a barista. Being at the forefront of our community, you'll get involved in creating our Starbucks experience by providing our customers with high quality service, beverages and products, whilst creating our third place environment. We want you to be your true authentic self at work and that's why you'll also have access to our partner networks, because here you belong.
You don't need previous experience to join our team as a barista, all we ask is you bring a passion for bringing joy to our customers. Working in a Starbucks store is different from any other job. You're creating genuine moments of connection with our customers and making a difference to their day, through creating handcraft delicious beverages and building relationships with our customers (getting to know their favourite drink), and with your fellow partners in store.
The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! Working in one of our dynamic stores, a typical day could include:
+ Supporting with store procedures including, opening or closing the store, cash handling, and safety and security
+ Supporting your fellow partners during periods of high volume to keep the store operating
+ Anticipating and delivering on your customer and store needs by getting to know your store environment and customers
+ Supporting in creating the third place environment during each shift
+ Delivering legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and creating genuine connections
+ Maintaining a clean and organised workspace for your customers and partners
+ Providing quality beverages, whole bean and food products consistently for all customers in line with our recipe and presentation standards
Given the nature of our stores, our working hours could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
All our retail store partners begin their careers with us by undertaking an introductory training programme which are led by our amazing in store trainers and coaches and are designed to immerse you in the Starbucks culture and set you up for success. These training programmes are delivered in our stores and provide partners with the opportunity to learn on the job supported by their manager.
In return, we'll offer you a competitive starting salary (in line with the national living wage) and benefits that include:
+ 28 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays) + an additional special day for you to take to celebrate a special moment in your life each year
+ Free drinks and food when you're on shift
+ Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!)
+ Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy (our online learning platform to help continuously develop yourself)
+ A free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise
+ Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform
+ Life assurance
+ Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit)
+ A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family
+ Recognition schemes and monetary awards for long service, WOWing customers and your fellow partners
+ Great long-term career opportunities in store and support center
So, if you're looking for a new opportunity, with us you'll be welcomed, you'll be challenged, you'll be inspired. Here you'll be heard. Because here, you're a part of it all. Here you belong.
**What is our process?**
Application > CV review > interview and in store experience > offer and onboarding
Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.
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Step into the role of Aldi Store Manager and lead your team to deliver exceptional shopping experiences that go beyond customer expectations. You'll inspire a positive, high-performing work environment while driving operational excellence, maintaining top-quality standards, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance. Your leadership is the driving force behind the store's success!

Key Responsibilities
• Lead your team to deliver exceptional customer service that consistently exceeds expectations
• Drive KPI performance, consistently meeting challenging operational targets
• Oversee the execution and supervision of in-store tasks to meet targets and standards
• Recruitment for your team, leading them and fostering their growth and development
• Handle customer complaints with professionalism and maintain compliance with health & safety standards

Skills & Experience
• Extensive experience leading and inspiring high-perming teams in a fast-paced, lean environment
• Proven track record in optimising operational efficiency through strategic time and cost management
• Demonstrated success in achieving KPIs while upholding the highest standards of compliance and due diligence
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and driving business results
• Agile, visionary leader who can proactively embrace change with a results-driven mindset

Our Benefits
• A market-leading salary package
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as the chance to purchase extra holidays through our holiday purchase scheme
• A flexible contract of 40 or 45 hours a week
• 26 weeks full pay following 1 year service for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities throughout your Aldi career
• Lifestyle benefits including discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and holiday deals.

Straco Group is looking for a highly organized Estimator in Essex to join their close-knit team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of retail display and fit-out projects by producing accurate cost estimates and collaborating with various stakeholders.

This office-based role offers the chance to work on diverse projects for leading retail brands, requiring attention to detail, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage timelines effectively.

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Castore, located in Braintree, UK, is seeking a Deputy Manager who will inspire the team to deliver excellent customer service. This role involves supporting the Store Manager and ensuring employees are empowered and informed to maximize sales.

The ideal candidate will have management experience in a retail environment and a passion for customer service. Joining Castore means contributing to a fast-paced, high-growth brand associated with global sporting partners.

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FashionUnited Group in Chelmsford is seeking a Shop Manager who will own the shop’s performance and inspire the team. You will ensure customers have an exceptional shopping experience while developing team skills and community presence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail and fashion, demonstrating leadership skills with an emphasis on customer service and KPI management. Diverse benefits include a quarterly bonus, up to 25 days holiday, and health insurance.

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Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking an Area Manager for a fast paced retail operation across multiple stores in the UK. The role offers a base salary of £60,000–£65,000 with a company car allowance, generous holidays and a strong benefits package.

You will lead a large patch, drive financial performance and customer service excellence across the area, engaging colleagues and liaising with head office to align with business objectives.

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**Assistant Store Manager**
**Do you want to join one of our exceptional management teams and help drive consumer experience in one of our stores?**
We're looking for a passionate **Assistant Store Manager** to join our **The North Face** team based in **Braintree, Essex.**
As an Assistant Store Manager your input will be vital in supporting your Store Manager, helping contribute to the success of your store.
The North Face is part of the VF family. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It's the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.
The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. We spark curiosity. We dare to disrupt. We create communities. And we lead with integrity. We are a community of explorers and are constantly looking for new ideas, places and people to connect with.
**Let's talk about the role!**
We believe that our Assistant Store Managers have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That's because we offer the support of a global organisation but empower our people to take responsibility at store level.
**How you'll make a difference**
We expect that our Assistant Store Managers help deliver a memorable retail experience by:
+ Driving sales and profitability in synergy with your Store Manager
+ Motivating, mentoring, and coaching sales associates
+ Assisting your Store Manager in implementing our established retail processes whilst looking for ways to improve them
+ Staying on top of core retail operational procedures such as inventory, P&L etc
+ Reporting performance metrics and demonstrate your understanding of KPIs to improve your store results
+ Making sure your store looks great, in line with the brand's visual merchandising guidelines
+ Providing cover in the store manager's absence
**What makes you the perfect Assistant Store Manager?**
+ You love interacting with customers. You set a great example for the rest of the team with your hands-on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience.
+ You are not afraid to take the initiative where your Store Manager is absent. That's the sign of a great Assistant Store Manager!
+ You know how to play a part in creating a great team who share your passion and vision to make every shopping experience outstanding. You take pride in mentoring employees, seeing them grow and having fun too!
+ You have experience in opening and closing a store, helping to lead and motivate a team and leading from the front to maximise sales and boost productivity
+ You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary)
+ You are proficient in the use of MS Office and different POS systems
+ You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays as necessary
On top of this, we expect that you will live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.
**What's in it for you?**
We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we're the total package.
Most companies say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (btw we offer 50%!). And we offer the same. Only different. Along with this you will have:
+ Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands
+ A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
+ Tailored training. From an induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training sessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally
**Free to Be**
We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.
If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!
_Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage._
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VF Diversity Vision Statement
VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.