Full Time Fishkeeper Sales Assistant - Taunton

Maidenhead Aquatics; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aquatics is seeking a Full Time Fishkeeper Sales Assistant for their Taunton store. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for fishkeeping, deliver excellent customer service, and be part of a vibrant team. In this role, you will maintain standards, assist customers, and ensure the welfare of our livestock. Previous experience in retail is a bonus, though training will be provided.

Benefits

Staff discount

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Keen interest in fishkeeping and related areas.
• Previous experience in aquatics is a bonus but not essential.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store standards and livestock care.
• Assist customers with inquiries about fishkeeping.
• Ensure merchandise is properly displayed and priced.

Skills

Customer service

Fishkeeping knowledge

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Overview

Full Time Fishkeeper Sales Assistant - Taunton At South West Application deadline 23rd July 2025

Store: Maidenhead Aquatics TauntonPiccadilly, Taunton, Blackdown Garden CentreA38WellingtonTA21 9HY

Our brilliant Taunton store is looking to expand its team.

What will your working hours be?

You will be working 5 days a week, including weekends. The hours each week will be 40 hours.

Who are we looking for?

• The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in all areas of fishkeeping, with some previous experience in aquatics and fishkeeping, an enthusiasm for the hobby, and a strong commitment to customer service.
• They should be self-motivated, positive, and organised, as well as hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.
• The person we are looking for should be a positive, practical individual who is keen to be part of a strong, happy team of staff who enjoy working in their vocational career.
• A level of knowledge for keeping freshwater fish. However, training will be given. Previous retail experience is useful but not essential.

What does the role involve?

• Aiding in the day-to-day maintenance of the store, including caring for the wide variety of livestock that we carry and serving customers.
• Delivery of excellent standards of livestock care and store presentation.
• Greet and welcome all our customers in an articulate, approachable, and friendly manner to maintain our high standards of customer care.
• Communicate your fishkeeping knowledge clearly to customers with varying levels of experience and maintain our policy of responsible fishkeeping.
• Working efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Completing sales correctly and efficiently, ensuring customers leave the store fully satisfied.
• Getting merchandise out onto the shop floor, organising stock neatly on the shelves and making sure it's correctly priced and available.

Where will you be working?

There is a bus service to the door from Taunton and Wellington. We do specialise in Freshwater, Tropical and coldwater fish.

Compensations and benefits

There is parking on site. We have a good staff discount and company pension.

Apply for this role

Please fill in the form below to submit your application. After submission a member of the team will be in touch.