Customer Service Assistant

Southern Co-op; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount

Healthcare plans

Employee assistance programme

Generous shopping discounts

NEST pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Colleague referral scheme

Job summary

Southern Co-op is seeking a friendly Customer Service Assistant for our community-focused stores. This part-time role offers variety and purpose, helping customers, stocking shelves, and overseeing checkout duties to keep the store welcoming.

You’ll join a team that values service, teamwork, and a can-do attitude, with opportunities for training and apprenticeships as you grow your career within the Southern Co-op network.

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for great customer service.
• Hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Team player who’s always ready to help.
• Willingness to handle tasks like assisting customers, stocking shelves, checkout, and store upkeep.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Hands-on

Problem solving

Job description

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
• A willingness to get stuck into tasks like:
  • Helping customers with queries
  • Keeping shelves stocked and looking great
  • Serving on the checkout
  • Keeping the store clean, safe and welcoming

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.

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, healthcare plans, employee assistance programme, generous shopping discounts, NEST pension, cycle-to-work scheme, colleague referral scheme and much more.