Customer Service Assistant

Southern Co-op; Wimborne; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused retail company in Wimborne is seeking a part-time Customer Service Assistant to enhance customer experience and support community engagement. Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining store standards, and working at the checkout. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, team-oriented, and ready to make a difference. The position offers numerous benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

31 days of annual leave

Healthcare plans

Employee assistance programme

Generous shopping discounts

NEST pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Colleague referral scheme

Qualifications

• A genuine enthusiasm for great customer service.
• A hands-on, can-do attitude.
• A team player who’s always ready to help.

Responsibilities

• Helping customers with queries.
• Keeping shelves stocked and looking great.
• Serving on the checkout.
• Keeping the store clean, safe and welcoming.

Skills

Genuine enthusiasm for great customer service

Hands-on, can-do attitude

Team player

Job description

Overview

Customer Service Assistant – Be the Friendly Face of Your Community

Looking for a part-time role that’s full of variety and purpose? Join our retail team where no two days are the same, and every shift is a chance to make someone’s day. Our stores are more than just places to shop - they’re community hubs where neighbours catch up, friendships are made, and support is always close at hand. As a Customer Service Assistant, you won’t just help things run smoothly - you’ll be playing a vital role in people’s daily lives, especially for those who need us most.

We would love you to have…

• A genuine enthusiasm for great customer service
• A hands-on, can-do attitude
• A team player who’s always ready to help

But this role is more than what happens in-store. We’re all about community - so we’re looking for someone who’s ready to get involved and make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Helping customers with queries
• Keeping shelves stocked and looking great
• Serving on the checkout
• Keeping the store clean, safe and welcoming

Qualifications

• A genuine enthusiasm for great customer service
• A hands-on, can-do attitude
• A team player who’s always ready to help

Why Southern Co-op?

Southern Co-op offers a lot more than just a job. As we are completely owned by our members, we put people first — and it’s no different for our colleagues. You’ll be part of a great team and also get the chance to grow your career – whether this is an internal course or an apprenticeship, we’re here to support your choices.

You’ll have instant access to a huge selection of benefits, including 20% colleague discount, 31 days of annual leave (incl bank holidays), healthcare plans, employee assistance programme, generous shopping discounts, NEST pension, cycle-to-work scheme, colleague referral scheme and much more.

We want to put U in Southern Co-op — start your new career now.