Retail recruiting mades simple

Easily hire retail staff across the UK with Temper. Post your shift and receive your first application within 90 minutes, no long-term contracts or agency mark-ups.

Whether you’re preparing for Black Friday, Boxing Day, Christmas trading, or managing last-minute cancellations, you can build a reliable flexible pool around your business.

Unlike traditional retail recruiting agencies, Temper connects you directly with verified self-employed professionals, so you stay in control of workforce planning while only paying for the hours worked.

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Hire Freelance Sales Associates Across the UK

Need extra hands on the shop floor during a busy retail period? With Temper, you can hire freelance sales associates who know how to engage customers, drive sales, and keep queues moving. All freelancers are verified, reviewed by previous clients, and available immediately, even at the last minute. Our sales associates bring retail-specific experience, from EPOS and till operation to click-and-collect support, stockroom replenishment, and visual merchandising.

Whether you’re preparing for Christmas trading, a summer sale, or a last-minute promotion, Temper makes recruiting retail staff simple and flexible.Unlike traditional retail recruiting agencies, you connect directly with professionals who fit your business, pay only for the hours worked, and manage everything in one clear dashboard.

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Hire Freelance Sales Associates Across the UK

Hire Experienced Retail Workers On-Demand

Need extra retail staff to keep your store running smoothly? With Temper, you can hire freelance retail workers across the UK who know how to assist customers, replenish stock, manage fitting rooms, and maintain merchandising standards. Our freelancers bring hands-on experience from high-street shops, supermarkets, department stores, and pop-up outlets. Whether it’s queue management on Boxing Day, restocking during a weekend rush, or supporting click-and-collect services, Temper makes recruiting retail freelancers fast and flexible.

You stay in control by choosing who joins your shift, with no long-term contracts or agency mark-ups, just direct access to skilled professionals when you need them most.

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Hire Experienced Cashiers

Busy day on the tills? Temper helps you hire freelance cashiers across the UK with proven EPOS and cash-handling experience. Our cashiers are trusted by leading retailers, reviewed by previous clients, and ready to step in at short notice. From processing card and cash payments to managing refunds, click-and-collect orders, and end-of-day cash-ups, these professionals keep your checkout lines moving and customers happy. Perfect for recruiting retail staff during peak shopping times like Black Friday, Boxing Day, or weekend rushes.

With Temper, you connect directly with skilled cashiers, no agency mark-ups, no long contracts, just flexible staffing when you need it most.

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Hire Flexible Sales Assistants

A successful store depends on the right team on the shop floor. With Temper, you can hire freelance sales assistants across the UK who are ready to support customers, replenish stock, and keep your store running smoothly. From managing fitting rooms and queues, to assisting with click-and-collect orders or visual merchandising, our freelance retail staff are reviewed by previous clients and available to start immediately, even at short notice. Perfect for recruiting retail freelancers during peak shopping times like Boxing Day, Black Friday, or bank holiday weekends.

Temper gives you the flexibility to scale your team up or down without long-term contracts or agency mark-ups, helping you stay in control of your staffing needs.

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Why retailers choose Temper

Reliable retailers, ready to work

Handle recruiting retail staff through a transparent platform built for flexibility. Find dependable professionals who already understand the pace of retail.

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Flexibility built for modern retail

Scale up with retail talent during peak shopping periods and reduce hours when things slow down. It is flexible, fast and risk-free.

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Smart, compliant and efficient

With Temper, recruiting for retail becomes simple. Every shift is insured, every invoice is automated, and every hire stays compliant with UK labour rules.

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Barista

Average FreeFlexer rate
£
12.00
Temper fee
£3.50
Total cost per hour
£
15.50
Hospitality

Waiter

Average FreeFlexer rate
£
13.50
Temper fee
£3.50
Total cost per hour
£
17.00
Hospitality

Bartender

Average FreeFlexer rate
£
12.50
Temper fee
£3.50
Total cost per hour
£
12.50
Hospitality

Host

Average FreeFlexer rate
£
12.00
Temper fee
£3.50
Total cost per hour
£
15.50
Hospitality
Total average cost. Payable only for worked hours. No additional fees on top.

See what others say

"Temper has been a huge help for our business. It takes the hassle out of recruitment during busy periods and it offers a variety of workers that supplements our peak periods. The Temper team are helpful and flexible in assisting us during the hardest period of the year!." – Ibrahim

"We've employed members of staff from Temper, and we could not speak more highly of the people they have supplied. It gave us the opportunity to get through busy periods with high success rate, which is pleasing as a business! We are very happy with the relationship between the 2 of us!" – Luke

"Temper has been a great help during our busier periods at Carpo. The platform makes it easy to find reliable, high-quality staff, even at short notice. We love the flexibility to choose who best fits each shift, and the team at Temper has been super supportive throughout." – Sephora

"The two Temper account managers helped me through a very hectic period. Their support, kindness and professionalism meant more than I can express. They put a huge smile on my face and reminded me how valuable Temper is to Reiss." - Natasha

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Looking for skilled retail professionals?

In retail, timing and service matter. Temper helps you recruit for retail quickly and confidently. Post a shift and choose verified freelancers for the shop floor, stockroom or checkout. You can review ratings and experience before hiring, ensuring the right match for your brand.

With Temper, you stay flexible. There are no fixed contracts, only clear hourly rates and automated invoicing that simplifies admin. The scheduling dashboard gives you a live overview of staff and spend, so you are always in control.

Every freelancer is insured, so you can hire retail staff without worry. Build a trusted network of people who already know your store and fill shifts faster than any traditional retail recruiting agencies could.

FAQ on freelancers in retail

How quickly can I find retail freelancers via Temper?

Post a shift in minutes and start receiving applications within hours. With a large network of freelance retail workers, sales associates, and cashiers, even last-minute staffing is possible—even during peak times.

Sign up for free and start filling your shifts today.

What are the benefits of retail freelancers compared to permanent staff?

Freelancers offer maximum flexibility—you only pay for worked hours and aren’t tied to long-term contracts. Scale up during busy periods and downsize when it’s quieter—without extra payroll costs or employer risks.

Discover the benefits of a flexible external workforce.

What is the average hourly rate for hiring retail freelancers via Temper?

Depending on the location, hourly rates range between €15 and €21. This rate is fully transparent and includes insurance, with no hidden costs or obligations. A platform fee of €4.40 per worked hour applies.

Check the rates here.