Retail Assistant - Part Time

Farmfoods; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Farmfoods is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant for their Bury St Edmunds shop. The role involves customer service, stock management, and maintaining shop organization. Ideal for students or those needing flexible work. Opportunities for advancement available.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday annually

15% staff discount

Smart uniform

Free life assurance

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have a friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude.
• Reliability and flexibility in shifts are essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and assisting them in finding products.
• Handling stock and maintaining shop cleanliness.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Positive attitude

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Retail Assistant - Part Time, 8 hours

We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This is a permanent part-time position with a minimum of 8 hours over 2 days each week, including weekends.

Pay & Benefits

The hourly rate depends on your age:

• Ages 16-20 = £10.10
• Ages 21+ = £12.31

Additional benefits include:

• 6 weeks holiday annually
• Training and development opportunities
• 15% staff discount in over 300 shops
• Smart uniform
• Free life assurance
• Staff benefits package including virtual GP, cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, and travel discounts

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers with a friendly smile and greeting
• Helping customers find products
• Providing quick and friendly service at the tills, including packing assistance and polite goodbyes
• Handling stock with care during deliveries, stocking shelves, and managing stock rotation
• Maintaining shop safety, cleanliness, and organization with your team

Requirements

• A friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
• Enjoy being busy with various tasks including stocking, serving, cleaning, and stock rotation
• Reliability as part of a small team
• Flexibility in shifts, with planned schedules and consideration for personal commitments

Additional Information

This role is ideal for students or those seeking flexible work around other commitments. Opportunities for career advancement exist within Farmfoods, with many managers starting in shop roles.

About Us

Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering great value and quality products in a friendly environment. Our retail assistants serve hundreds of customers weekly, embodying the Farmfoods reputation.

Contract Details

Position: PTRA | Hours: 8 | Days: 2