Customer Assistant (New store)

Lidl; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lidl is seeking a Customer Assistant to enhance the shopping experience by providing outstanding service and support to customers. In this dynamic role, responsibilities include restocking shelves, managing bakery items, and ensuring the store remains organized. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowances, and great benefits to promote well-being and career growth.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Long service award

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Flexibility to start early or finish late.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with questions and requests.
• Work efficiently with deliveries as they arrive.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Drive and passion

Job description

Summary

£12.75 - £13.65 per hour | 30 hour contracts | morning shifts | 30-35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Successful candidates will complete training in our Prestonpans store.

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're collaborative, determined and we all pitch in to help each other out.

Just like you.

As a Lidl Customer Assistant, no two shifts are the same. From restocking shelves to jumping on tills, you'll keep moving, keep business booming and never be bored. You'll take pride in going the extra mile to keep the store clean, tidy and organised, working closely with your retail colleagues and making sure that every customer receives the service they deserve.

In return, we'll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, with an additional £2.00 per hour for bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for nights, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We're proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there'll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we'll help you thrive in your retail role and champion you to succeed in your career here - you could even become a Freshness, Non-Food or Bakery Specialist.

What you'll do

• Be a Lidl expert, helping our customers with their questions, queries and requests
• Efficiently work deliveries as they arrive in store
• Passionately provide excellent customer service
• Proactively keep the bakery topped up by baking fresh goods
• Expertly merchandise and maintain our middle aisles of Non-Food products

What you'll need

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Flexibility to start a shift early or finish late
• A positive approach to changing priorities
• Drive and passion to work hard and make your store a success
• A smile on your face and a friendly manner to inspire your team and help our customers

What you'll receive

• 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Long service award
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.