At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver outstanding customer service and manage stock in a vibrant airport store.
- Company: Join Lagardère Travel Retail, a global leader in travel retail.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time and full-time roles with opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Face-to-face interviews start on 27th July; must be available.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting new store opening at Heathrow Airport in 2026!
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and ability to work well under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Relay at Heathrow! We are bringing one of our most iconic global brands to the UK in 2026 — and we will be looking for passionate, customer-focused individuals to join us on this journey! With four brand-new stores opening in Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport, Relay is set to become a go-to destination for travelers looking for everything from a great book to tasty snacks and refreshing drinks. It will be a fast-paced, vibrant environment where every day brings new faces and new opportunities to make someone’s journey a little better.
Contract: Part-time and full-time opportunities available, flexibility to work weekends is essential.
Job Purpose
Outstanding service is the heart of our business, and our aim is for customers who enter our stores to be greeted by a friendly team of Sales Advisors, who can offer expert help and advice. As a Replenishment Assistant, you will be involved in all aspects of our busy store, delivering first-class customer service on the sales floor and till point.
Key Responsibilities
- 100% Customer Focus
- Greeting customers with a friendly smile
- Helping customers with product selection
- Offering additional link sales
- Ensuring all customers receive excellent customer service every time
- End to end customer service including till operations
- Stock Management
- Ensuring the store is fully replenished
- Goods receiving duties
- Stocktaking and inventory compliance
- Merchandising & pricing
- Housekeeping / Health & Safety
- Keeping the store well presented at all times
- Ensure the safe usage of all the cleaning materials
- Ensuring store and stock rooms are kept tidy in line with H&S
- Reporting any potential hazards on the shop floor or stock room to the manager/supervisors
- Security
- Ensuring security of stock on shop floor and compliance of till inventory
- Responsible for the shop floor security when on shift
- Awareness of potential security risks out with store and part of the greater airport community
Person Specification
- Good Communication skills (both verbal & written)
- Adaptability to the changing environment
- Ability to work in a team and individually
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide professional standard of services
- Reliable in attendance and time keeping
- Self-motivated
Accessing the airport
A five-year working and personal reference, along with a Criminal Reference Check, will be required for this role as the store is airside in the departures lounge. This will be discussed in more detail at interview stage or please contact us if you have any questions regarding this.
Our values:
- HONESTY: Working ethically | Fostering a culture of openness | Treating each other fairly | Being considerate
- EXCELLENCE: Delivering first-class customer service | Upholding high store standards | Showcasing prestigious brands
- AGILITY: Working in a fast-paced environment | Adapting well to change | Always striving to improve
- TEAM SPIRIT: Working together as one team | Supporting each other | Being active partners in our wider communities
Our company
One of the two divisions of the Lagardère group, Lagardère Travel Retail is a pioneering global leader in the travel retail industry and the only operator to have established a comprehensive and world-recognised leadership across multiple business activities. Cumulating more than 170 years of experience in travel retail since the opening of the first bookstore in 1852 at Paris Gare de Lyon, we deliver new experiences for travelers every day. Operating over 5,000 stores across Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Foodservice in airports, railway stations and other concessions in 42 countries worldwide, we generated €5.2bn sales in 2022. At Lagardère Travel Retail, we believe an inclusive and diverse culture can help businesses and people thrive. We are committed to creating a work environment where our people can fulfil their potential and be themselves and to support each and every one of them in achieving their ambitions. We welcome and consider all applicants regardless of their background and can ensure all candidates will receive fair and equal treatment.
Replenishment Assistant - Relay - Heathrow Airport employer: Lagardère Travel Retail (IRE)
Lagardère Travel Retail (IRE) is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture at the bustling Shipyard Cafe in Belfast International Airport. With a focus on exceptional customer service, employees benefit from flexible shift patterns, generous holiday allowances, and in-store discounts, all while being part of a dynamic team that values growth and development in the fast-paced food service environment.
Contact Details:
Lagardère Travel Retail (IRE) Recruitment Team