Customer Service Assistant

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match

Discount in store

Free parking

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Career progression

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits package

Family leave

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers Limited is seeking a friendly Customer Service Assistant in Basingstoke. This part-time role covers Sundays, offering 4 hours per week with pay between £10.85 and £12.71 per hour.

You will help deliver an exceptional shopping experience by assisting customers, maintaining stock and merchandising, and upholding health and safety and GDPR standards. Training is provided for all new starters.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Strong retail disciplines and a passion for customer service.
• Good IT skills and ability to manage systems accurately.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and GDPR compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet business needs.
• Proactive, approachable, and solution-focused with a team attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service that is friendly, respectful, and solution-focused.
• Support the store team in maximising sales opportunities through product knowledge.
• Take ownership of a designated department and drive sales through merchandising and promotions.
• Review stock levels and adjust seasonally to meet customer needs.
• Process goods inwards and maintain stock file accuracy.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are met and the store is well-presented.
• Becoming proficient in cash handling and following company procedures.
• Work in line with health & safety guidelines and GDPR compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Retail knowledge

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Job description

Customer Service Assistant

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Basingstoke

Reporting To: Lucy Young

Compensation: £10.85 - £12.71 / hour

Description

We’re looking for a friendly and customer-focused Customer Service Assistant to join our team. This is a key role in creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. If you’re passionate about retail, enjoy helping people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Hours of Work: 4 Hours per week, working Sundays

As a Customer Service Assistant, you’ll play an important part in maximising store performance by delivering outstanding service and supporting the presentation and availability of products. From assisting with stock management to offering knowledgeable advice, you’ll ensure every interaction reflects our values: Customer First, Honest, Committed, Knowledgeable, Courageous, and Innovative.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering excellent customer service that is friendly, respectful, and solution-focused
• Supporting the store team in maximising sales opportunities through product knowledge
• Taking ownership of a designated department and driving sales through merchandising and promotions
• Reviewing stock levels and adjusting seasonally to meet customer needs
• Processing goods inwards and maintaining stock file accuracy
• Ensuring visual merchandising standards are met and the store is well-presented
• Becoming proficient in cash handling and following company procedures
• Working in line with health & safety guidelines and GDPR compliance

About You

• No previous experience required, full training will be provided
• Strong retail disciplines and a passion for customer service
• Good IT skills and ability to manage systems accurately
• Awareness of Health & Safety and GDPR compliance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, enthusiastic, and approachable attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the business
• You’ll be proactive, approachable, and solution-focused, with a team-oriented attitude. A passion for delivering outstanding customer service and supporting store success is key.

What We Offer

• Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies