Part-Time Sales Assistant (4+ Hours)
Location: Powerhouse Music - Southampton
Contract: Part-Time, Permanent, subject to successful completion of probationary period
Hours: 4+ hours per week
Expected Start Date: Mid-October 2026
Application Deadline: Wednesday 30th September 2026
About Powerhouse Music
Powerhouse Music is an independent music store in Southampton, bringing together musical instruments, vinyl records and quality coffee all under one roof.
We’re passionate about music and pride ourselves on creating a friendly, welcoming environment for musicians, record collectors and music lovers alike.
We’re looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Part-Time Sales Assistant to join our team for 4+ hours per week.
As Powerhouse Music is open seven days a week, shifts may include weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on your availability and the needs of the business. There may also be opportunities for additional hours to cover busy periods, holidays and staff absence.
This would be an ideal role for a student or someone looking for a small, regular part-time position that can fit alongside studies, another job or other commitments.
A Flexible Approach to Working
We believe that flexibility should work both ways.
We take the time to understand each team member’s regular availability and plan our rotas months in advance wherever possible, rather than simply adding shifts at short notice.
We care about the people who work with us and understand that everyone has commitments outside of work, whether that’s education, family, another job or simply having a life outside of work.
Our aim is to provide a fair, organised and supportive working environment where our team know when they’re working and can plan their time around it.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Welcoming customers and providing friendly, helpful service
- Assisting customers with general enquiries and purchases
- Operating the till and processing transactions
- Replenishing, pricing and organising stock
- Helping maintain attractive and well-stocked displays
- Assisting across our musical instruments, accessories and vinyl departments
- Helping to keep the shop floor clean, tidy and welcoming
- Supporting the wider team with general day-to-day store duties
Full training will be provided.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, helpful and approachable
- Reliable and punctual
- Confident speaking with customers
- Comfortable working as part of a small team
- Happy to get involved with different areas of the store
- Willing to learn and develop their product knowledge
- Interested in music, musical instruments or vinyl - a bonus, but not essential
- Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred, but not essential
You don’t need to be an expert on musical instruments or vinyl. A positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are much more important to us.
Perks & Benefits
- Staff discount
- Staff bonus scheme
- Full training and ongoing support
- Opportunity for occasional additional/overtime hours
- Access to selected staff and music industry promotions
- Casual dress
- Rotas planned well in advance wherever possible
- A friendly, independent working environment surrounded by music
To Apply
Please submit your CV along with a short cover note introducing yourself.
We’d love to hear a little about you, why you’d like to work at Powerhouse Music and your general availability throughout the week, including weekdays and weekends.
As shifts can vary across the week, please be as clear as possible about the days and times you are normally available to work. This helps us understand how the position could fit around your existing commitments.
We welcome applications from those aged 18+, including students and applicants who already have other work or study commitments.
Job Types: Part-Time, Permanent
Hours: 4+ hours per week
Work Location: In person – Southampton
Expected Start Date: Mid-October 2026
Application Deadline: 30/09/2026
If you love music, enjoy helping people and fancy working somewhere a little different from the usual high-street retail job, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Base Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
