Retail Stock Assistant (Fixed term)


Company:	The Devonshire Group
Salary:	£12.81 Per Hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bakewell, DE45 1PP
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

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We are looking for four fixed-term Retail Stock Assistants to support our Orangery Shop, Stables Shop and Christmas Markets during

the festive season.

Your main role will be to replenish stock before opening, ensuring products are available, displays are clean, tidy, correctly

priced and fully stocked. You will also help with merchandising, stock checks, sell-by date checks and scheduled cleaning.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking and organised people with a good eye for detail. You will need to be comfortable working

independently, as well as being part of a wider team, and able to work at pace during busy periods.

The role also requires flexibility, as you may be asked to support across our different retail outlets and assist with other

duties when needed.

Previous retail experience is not essential, but you will need to be numerate, willing to learn and able to follow our Health &

Safety, SMART handling and Food Hygiene procedures.

Working hours

We have four fixed-term positions available:

* 2 positions: Friday and Saturday, 7am – 11am, 8 hours per week

* 2 positions: Sunday and Monday, 7am – 11am, 8 hours per week

The roles will commence w/c 26 October 2026, continuing until w/c 22 December 2026

Please ensure you state your preferred position and hours in your application.

In return

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the

Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are

focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits:

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Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority

Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways

of working will always be considered.

Interviews will take place from w/c 28th September 2026.

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