Store Team Member Bakery

Ref: 20261374 | Opened: 13/08/2026 | Closes: 12/09/2026

Pay & Schedule

£14.10 per hour (18+)

A range of contract sizes are available, starting from 16 hours per week, including 20 and 28-hour contracts. Shifts are generally worked in 4-hour blocks, with a variety of early morning, daytime, evening and weekend shifts available.

Bakery hours: You must be available to work between 5am-12 noon. Your shifts will be rota-based within these hours, based on your contracted hours.

As a Store Team Member, you may also be required to support other areas of the store across our wider operating hours of 6am-midnight.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at our new store in Guernsey and all UK stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• HB Hero - Colleague Recognition Scheme
• Long service recognition scheme
• Access to in-house training programmes through our online learning platforms
• My HB Colleague benefits platform with access to discounts on retail, leisure, and hospitality venues in Guernsey
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line

About the role

At Home Bargains, you'll find more than just a job, you'll find opportunity. Customers often come in for one thing and leave with a full trolley, and in our Bakery, it's not just about making bread, it's about creating fresh, delicious moments that keep them coming back. As a Bakery Team Member, you'll bake fresh goods, check product dates, stock displays, and keep everything clean, safe, and running smoothly. Every task helps deliver the quality our customers can count on.

You'll gain valuable skills in baking, food safety, and retail, learning on the job in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same. Every role is part of something bigger, working as a team, taking pride in high hygiene standards, and making sure every bake is just right.

Store Team Members based in the Bakery will also cover general store duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide enthusiastic customer service by assisting with product queries and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
• Support your team to maintain high standards across the store, including watering plants, baking fresh goods, stocking shelves, and keeping displays and workspaces clean.
• Take charge during the fill shift by unloading deliveries and swiftly getting stock out on the shelves.
• Handle tills, manage cash transactions, restock shelves, and adapt to various roles in the Café, Bakery, or Garden Centre.

Requirements

• Friendly and approachable attitude, with a love of helping customers
• Hardworking, reliable, and willing to get stuck in
• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn new things
• Works well as part of a team and wants to make a difference
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including lates and weekends
• Polite, professional, and committed to following company policies and keeping the workplace safe
• Must be aged 18 or over due to health and safety requirements within our Bakery
• Must be available to start in October (date to be confirmed) to complete the required induction and training ahead of our store opening on 14 November 2026
• Must have the required entitlement to work in Guernsey

As part of the role, you will be required to complete a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, which will be provided by the company. Full training will be provided. As part of our new store opening, there may also be opportunities for some colleagues to complete additional training in the UK. Where required, further details will be discussed during the recruitment process, with reasonable travel and accommodation costs covered by the company.

About the company

At Home Bargains, customers often come in for one thing and leave with a full trolley — and it's our amazing teams who make that possible. Our aim is simple: to deliver top brands at bottom prices, every day. Working here is fun, fast-paced, and never dull; there's always something new happening in our growing and ever-changing business.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing discount retailers, we're expanding rapidly, creating fantastic opportunities for you to develop and progress with us. No matter where you begin, Home Bargains is a place to grow, where passion meets potential and every contribution helps build something truly special. Many colleagues say, "I only came in for one thing... but I came out with a career." With supportive teams across our business, you'll find an inclusive environment where you can thrive and be part of something exciting.