Customer Service Assistant

Southern Co-op; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused retail organization is seeking a part-time Customer Service Assistant to enhance the shopping experience at their Ovingdean location. You'll play a vital role in assisting customers and ensuring a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates should have a genuine enthusiasm for customer service and a proactive approach to their tasks. Join a supportive team and enjoy a range of perks including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Healthcare plans

Employee assistance programme

Generous shopping discounts

NEST pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Colleague referral scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for great customer service.
• Ready to assist and help customers.
• Willingness to handle store tasks like stocking shelves and serving at checkout.

Responsibilities

• Help customers with queries.
• Keep shelves stocked and looking great.
• Serve on the checkout.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming store environment.

Skills

Customer service enthusiasm

Can-do 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.

Qualifications

• 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.