Careers

Each summer we employ additional staff to help during the busy summer period. If you are interested in any of the roles below, please get in touch.

We encourage those interested to send their CV to sales@teesvalleyschoolwear.co.uk

Retail Apprentice - CURRENTLY CLOSED

Details

We are growing our sales team and are looking for a candidate interested in retail. The retailer level 2 apprenticeship is based in our retail stores in Stockton on Tees. Successful candidate will work as part of a small team which grows in the summer months with additional helpers. At the end of the apprenticeship full time employment is available to the right candidate.

The position is a full-time role, working Tuesday – Saturday from 09:00 – 17:00. Additional overtime will be available during summer months, at “time and a half”.

Responsibilities include:

– Help customer find the products and other queries
– Take payments for orders and process refunds
– Stock the shop and keep in a clean manner

Experience & Skills:

– No previous experience is required.

– Physically fit
– Basic numeracy qualification.
– An eye for detail and good concentration

Starting wage is £6.40 (Apprenticeship wage), however pay is based on the applicants performance; and a pay rise can be gain during the apprentice period.

To apply for the position, please send your CV into sales@teesvalleyschoolwear.co.uk

Retail Assistant - CLOSED

Details

We are looking for confident candidates with experience working in retail to join our sales team. The position available is within 1 of our 3 retails sites in Stockton & Thornaby. On either a full time or part time basis.

Daily tasks include but are not limited to:

Serving customer and helping them find the clothing they require.

Restocking the shop and keeping it clean and tidy.

Picking clothing to satisfy orders

Carry out stock takes

Attend school selling events in summer months

Skills required

No experience is required however if candidates have worked in retail and clothing it would be more desirable. Candidates need to be flexible as there are additional ad hoc duties when the shop is quiet. The successful candidate will work at either Motif8 Embroidery, Rawcliffes of Stockton or Tees Valley Schoolwear. There may be a requirement to move between stores to cover personnel during holidays and sickness.

Hours of work and pay

We are looking for a variety of candidates from Full time to part time. The shops are open Monday to Saturday 0900 – 1700, so hours of work will be within this time.

Wages are based on a candidates capability, however they are likely to start an minimum wage for the duration of the probationary period (6 months).

To apply for the position, please send your CV into recruitment@motif8.co.uk