If you're struggling to find a full-time job or you simply want to earn a bit of pocket money whilst still cracking on with your studies, a part-time job is the solution for you! However, it's not only skint school kids applying for part-time work: parents who need to spend more time with their children, workers who already have a job but need extra money and elderly retirees are all after part-time positions, so it can get pretty competitive out there!

If you know you need a part-time job but are stuck for ideas of where to apply, have a look at what we believe are Britain's best part-time jobs:

1) Customer service - For any business or service, there is always a customer service department. It will be your job to handle any customer queries or complaints, either via face-to-face, email or telephone. It's important to have good people skills when working in customer service and you must be able to adhere to a customer's needs and expectations, and make sure they're pleased with the outcome.

2) Supermarkets - One of the most common first ventures for job-seekers, supermarkets provide loads of opportunities every year. Whether you're stacking shelves, sat on a checkout, working in the warehouse or serving customers on a hot counter, supermarket jobs require people skills and a basic understanding of maths, for stock-checking and handling money.

3) Pubs/bars/clubs - Another common go-to place for young job-seekers, bar staff are responsible for serving drinks to punters, cleaning and stocking the bar area, creating cocktails, handling money and have a friendly attitude. Larger chains may also have you serving food to customers, cleaning any restaurant areas and ensuring the venue is properly clean and secure after lock-up. Plus, you get to keep any tips you collect off punters!

4) Call centres- Working in a call centre will involve you on the end of a telephone handling any customer queries or complaints. Depending on the company, you may also be responsible for contacting potential customers, convincing them to buy your product/service. You will probably be put on commission, where you will earn more money in relation to how many sales/connections you make.

5) Promoter - If working for a club or venue, you may be asked to do some peer-to-peer promotion. Namely, giving out flyers to people on the street, telling as many people as you can about any offers currently in place and using social media sites to spread the word. Again, you may be on commission, so the more people you get to turn up, the more you'll be in the money! Remember to take a raincoat for those winter evenings!

6) Receptionist - Often the first person spoken to at places such as office buildings, schools, universities, hospitals, hotels and leisure centres, receptionists assist people by offering directions, advice or booking information, depending on the company they work for. You'll need to be friendly and polite, as well as having a few GCSEs, preferably in English and Maths.

7) Data entry - Data makes the world go 'round and somebody needs to be the one to input it! You will be asked to update and maintain information in a database and/or enter data from a paper-based source. It is vital to be extremely accurate, computer literate and have a good attention to detail when working in data entry. It is also preferred that you have GCSEs in Maths and English, though it is not necessary in some places.

8) Fitness instructor - If you've got a passion for keeping fit and healthy, you might fancy becoming a gym or personal instructor! Initially, you could start as an assistant at your local leisure centre, helping to get other people into shape, and, if you end up loving it, work your way towards a nationally-recognised qualification and become a full-time trainer!

9) Sales representative - Think you've got the gift of gab? How about becoming a sales representative? Mobile network companies, such as O2 and Orange, are always hiring new sales reps to help acquire new customers for their service and it would be you who manages to convince them! You'll be on commission, so the more sales you grab, the more money you'll earn!

10) Animal care - If you've got a pet, you probably love animals, so why not make a living out of it? Kennels, shelters and veterinarians employ assistants, sometimes via an apprenticeship scheme, to help to care for ill, injured or unwanted animals that have often been mistreated. Your responsibilities are likely to include feeding, nursing, enclosure maintenance, watering and, unfortunately, mucking out. Wait, you didn't think you were going to look after cute, cuddly animals without picking up some poo, did you?

So, whether you fancy digging through droppings, stocking a shelf or pulling a pint, be aware that these are some of the best part-time jobs for school-leavers. Also, remember that it can get quite competitive due to lots of interest, so make sure your application is awesome!