Reasons to join us
With many stores in the UK, Ireland and Spain, Primark offers opportunities in one of the most dynamic environments in any fashion retailer. Whether you want to be a store manager, sales assistant, buyer or a professional specialist in head office, there are exciting opportunities for the right people.
Primark can offer you a challenging career in a lively environment where you can use your skills and experience to motivate your colleagues, inspire the highest standards and help create the lively atmosphere that make Primark so different.
What our employees say about working for Primark
There are many reasons to join Primark. Read what our employees say about us:
Why did you join Primark?
"It always seemed like an exciting place to work and it has not disappointed."
"I wanted to be part of a business whose ambitions reflected my own."
"I was attracted to the busy working environment. The other forms of retail seemed boring and slow."
What's it like to work here?
"Very fast-paced environment. Very sales-driven and product-focused. There are great opportunities for career progression."
"Positive experience, very rewarding. You don't feel like hard work ever goes unnoticed."
"Full of variety. And the sheer amount of work means your days go really quickly and boredom is not an option."
What do you like best about your job?
"All managers can influence their own destiny. Be it location, sales performance or level of promotion, it's there for the taking."
"Although the company has grown rapidly there is still the sense of 'personal touch.' It's a family atmosphere business with extensive opportunities."
"I work for a company that has developed into a brand that everyone talks about and respects."
"Seeing sales come through and customers on the high street wearing your product - the buzz from that never goes away."
What sort of challenges do you face?
"You have to be forward-thinking, pre-empting problems, which is a key skill you learn over the years."
"Making sure the key items we have not only look right but are shipping on time and will arrive in the store with their co-ordinating garments."
"My current challenge as Assistant Manager in a store is having to be multi-faceted - one minute in the stockroom, then cash office, then HR, then dealing with staff queries."
Describe the culture at Primark
"Fast-paced. Demanding. Fun and friendly. Creative. Positive."
"We're all on a level playing field. Success is there for the taking if you are reliable and work hard. Your efforts never go unnoticed."
"There are plenty of opportunities to voice new ideas. And employees are expected to be flexible, hardworking and reliable."
