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    Updated 28 Mar 2020

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    3.4
    ★★★★★
    65%
    Recommend to a Friend
    78%
    Approve of CEO
    Primark CEO Paul Marchant
    Paul Marchant
    955 Ratings
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    • "Also - no discount except from in December where you get 10% off at Christmas" (in 131 reviews)

    • "Pay was not great and no staff discount" (in 130 reviews)

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    1. "Excellent Part-Time Job"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Compensation and Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Sales Assistant in Dublin, Dublin
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Primark part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Money is very good for a part-time job and ideal for anyone working throughout college. Hours are flexible and management will help tailor schedules as much as possible. Good environment and social aspect to it.

      Cons

      Busy retail environment can be frustrating and stressful at times. Quite a few managers in store with different management styles, ideas, etc. which can occasionally create confusion.

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      Primark2020-02-10

    2. "Goo"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Visual Merchandiser in Galway
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Primark full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Good work environment.. friendly staff

      Cons

      . . . . .

      Primark2020-03-26
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    3. "i liked the job very much"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Retail Assistant- Sales Floor 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Primark part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      I liked the job very much

      Cons

      I liked the night shift better than the day shift

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      Primark2020-03-26

    4. "My short review"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Primark full-time

      Pros

      People, job security, culture, canteen, learning opportunity

      Cons

      Career growth is extremely slow

      Primark2020-03-25

    5. "Primark"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Trainee Buyer in Dublin, Dublin
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Primark full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      A lot of responsibility given

      Cons

      Slow to move up levels

      Primark2020-03-09

    6. "Part-time - good experience"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Retail Assistant 
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Primark part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Flexible, good working environment, fast-paced and busy

      Cons

      Work can be repetitive and boring

      Primark2020-03-10

    7. "Working in Penney’s"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Sales Assistant in Dublin, Dublin
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Primark part-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Great salary, treat staff well, busy

      Cons

      Dealing with public, working weekends and late nights

      Primark2020-03-04

    8. "Pennys sales assistant"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Retail Sales Associate in Galway
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Primark part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Pretty nice company to work for with friendly working atmosphere. Great for first jobs

      Cons

      Gets very busy. Too hot in summer, needs better air con

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      Primark2020-03-02

    9. "Good money, but worked to the bone"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Manager in Dublin, Dublin

      I worked at Primark part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Good money, good colleagues, room for progression

      Cons

      Worked to the bone and expected to stay behind after the shift finishes to finish tasks.

      Primark2020-03-12

    10. "Great Company"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Finance in Dublin, Dublin
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Primark full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Good place to work, lots of benefits.

      Cons

      Sometimes external hires are often preferred over promoting within

      Primark2020-02-06
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