Full Time Fishkeeping Store Sales Assistant - Rutland

Maidenhead Aquatics; Oakham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aquatics is seeking a Full Time Fishkeeping Store Sales Assistant for their Oakham location. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fishkeeping and previous retail experience, contributing positively to the team and providing excellent customer service. Benefits include a pension scheme, employee discounts, and on-site parking.

Benefits

Staff pension scheme

Employee discounts

Access to on-site staff parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in fishkeeping.
• Experience working in the retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Aiding in day-to-day maintenance of the store and caring for livestock.
• Delivering excellent standards of livestock care and store presentation.
• Greet and welcome customers, providing high standards of customer care.

Skills

Customer service

Fishkeeping knowledge

Teamwork

Organisational skills

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Full Time Fishkeeping Store Sales Assistant - Rutland, Oakham

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Client:

Maidenhead Aquatics

Location:

Oakham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Our fantastic Rutland store is looking to expand its team.

What are the working hours/days?

This role will involve working 5 days a week (38 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.

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.

Preferred qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in fishkeeping and experience working in the retail industry.

Compensation and benefits

Employees at our store enjoy a range of benefits, including a staff pension scheme, employee discounts, and access to on-site staff parking.