Customer Service Assistant

Southern Co-op; Bath; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Co-op in Bath is seeking a part-time Customer Service Assistant to bring variety and purpose to each shift. You’ll help customers with queries, stock shelves, serve at the checkout and keep the store clean, safe and welcoming.

This role puts community at the heart of work—you’ll be part of a friendly team, with opportunities for internal courses or apprenticeships and a broad range of benefits that support your choices and well-being.

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

Customer service mindset

Hands-on attitude

Team player

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.

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