Recruitment

Vacancies are normally advertised in the local press. However, you can email us at info@lakelandleather.co.uk to enquire about any vacancies in your area.

Introduction to Lakeland

Lakeland is a family business and we like to feel is a happy, lively place in which to work. We started selling sheepskin coats and other related products in the mid 1960s in Ambleside and since that time have added a variety of other items such as leather jackets, coats, handbags and contemporary ranges of womenswear and menswear.

We do not believe in sacrificing either comfort or quality for trends, concentrating on providing unique clothing collections for individuals who are fashion aware, yet who still want to retain their individuality.

The Head Office and Central Warehouse is in Ambleside and we have shops spread throughout the country.

As you would expect from a leading retailer, rates of pay and general conditions are excellent.

The Lakeland Package

Training

When you join Lakeland, you will receive through training in all aspects of a sales assistant's job, so that you will enjoy your work and achieve the satisfaction of a "job well done". We place great emphasis on training and ensure all our sales staff have the opportunity to complete our comprehensive training plan and attend regular and ongoing training sessions.

Staff Discount

On confirmation of appointment, 33% discount is allowed on items bought by members of staff for themselves or as a present.

Wages

Wages will be commensurate with experience and are paid weekly directly into your bank account. Future rates of pay depend entirely upon individual effort and improved effectiveness with appraisal (and re-grading where applicable).

Bonus Scheme

Lakeland operates a generous bonus scheme which is paid monthly as achieved.

Bank Holiday Supplements

Because of the nature of the retail business, there are times when staff are expected to work Bank Holidays. Full-time staff and part-time staff receive generous supplements when working these days.

Lunch Breaks / Coffee Breaks

All Lakeland shops have a fully fitted kitchen (complete with microwave) and the normal lunch break is half an hour. There are two 10 minute breaks during the day, depending on hours worked, and tea and coffee are provided free.

The above relates to ALL sales staff employed by Lakeland — below you will find further details which relate specifically to full-time or part-time staff.

Full-Time Staff

Hours

The opening hours of our shops depend upon the time of the year and the location. Normal hours of work are 9.30am–5.30pm during the week days and 9.00am–5.30pm on Saturdays. However, each shop is looked at individually and hours are arranged according to the trading pattern of the town.

Holidays with Pay

All full-time staff have 5 weeks, 3 days paid holiday, i.e. 28 days, during the first year, which increases to 6 weeks, 3 days after 6 years (this includes Bank Holidays).

Staff Dress

This consists of outfits chosen from our stock and a generous allowance is given each season.

Part-Time Staff

Hours

Part-time hours are planned around business needs, however we try to take into account personal circumstances.

On joining the company will be providing a comprehensive training programme and as a consequence your hours will need to temporarily increase.

There may be time when shops are short-staffed and managers would, therefore like to be able to call on part-timers to do extra hours, e.g. sale time, staff absences due to sickness, etc.

Holidays with Pay

All part-time staff have 5 weeks, 3 days paid holiday allowance, i.e. 28 days, during the first year, which increases to 6 weeks, 3 days after 6 years, pro-rate to hours worked (this includes Bank Holidays).

Staff Dress

This consists of outfits chosen from our stock and a generous allowance is given each season.

Lakeland Stores

Ambleside, 7 Market Cross, Cumbria LA22 9BT
015394 32364

Beverley, 43-44 Saturday Market, East Yorkshire HU17 8AA
01482 871550

Bowness, Lake Road, Cumbria LA23 3BT
015394 44466

Bridgend, 48 McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Wales, The Derwen CF32 9SU
01656 651372

Carlisle, 11 English Street, Cumbria CA3 8JW
01228 511719

Castleford, Unit G13, Junction 32 Outlet Village, Tomahawk Trail, Glasshoughton WF10 4FR
01977 558466

Cheshire Oaks, Unit 98, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Village, Ellesmere Port CH65 9JJ
0151 3569292

Chester, 31 Bridge Street Row, Cheshire CH1 1NW
01244 310411

Gloucester Quays, Unit 50, Gloucester Quays, St Anne Way, Gloucestershire GL1 5SF
01452 203001

Gretna Gateway, Unit 52, Gretna Gateway Outlet Village, Glasgow Road, Dumfries & Galloway DG16 5GG
01461 338875

K Village, Unit 20, K Village, Riverside Place, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7FH
01539 734207

Kendal, 24 Stricklandgate, Cumbria LA9 4ND
01539 720718

Keswick, Lake Road, Cumbria CA12 5BS
017687 72961

Manchester, 14 St Ann's Square, M2 7HQ
0161 8317103

Morpeth, Unit 5A Sanderson Arcade, Northumberland NE61 1NS
01670 293100

Northallerton, 182 High Street, North Yorkshire DL7 8JZ
01609 765000

Northern Ireland, Unit 25, Junction 1 International Outlet Shopping Centre, Ballymena Road, Antrim BT41 4JG
028 9448 5042

Portsmouth, Unit 47, Gunwharf Quays, Hampshire PO1 3TU
023 9277 9880

Southport, 355-357 Lord Street, Merseyside PR8 1NH
01704 500060

Spalding, Unit 46 Springfields Outlet Shopping, Camel Gate, Lincolnshire PE12 6EU
01775 766762

Street, Unit 23a, Clarks Village, Somerset BA16 0BB
01458 448344

Swindon, 107, McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Wiltshire SN2 2DY
01793 536172

York, 2 Stonegate, North Yorkshire YO1 8AS
01904 647731

Head Office, Rothay Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0HQ
015394 39000

Application Form

You can download our Application form here.