Part-Time Retail Assistant at Farmfoods

HipHopTune Media; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant in Edinburgh. This role is perfect for those who are friendly, reliable, and eager to provide exceptional customer service. With a flexible schedule of 20 hours per week, you will be part of a dedicated team that values simplicity and teamwork. As a Retail Assistant, you will engage with customers, assist them in their shopping experience, and help maintain the store's cleanliness and organization. This position offers opportunities for growth within the company, making it an ideal starting point for a rewarding career in retail.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday each year

15% staff discount

Free life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Staff benefits package with virtual GP

Qualifications

• Friendly and positive attitude is essential for customer interactions.
• Reliability is crucial as team members depend on each other.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers with a friendly smile and assist them in finding items.
• Handle stock carefully and maintain a clean shop environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Positive Attitude

Job description

Farmfoods, a trusted name in British retail for over 60 years, is hiring a Part-Time Retail Assistant in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are reliable, friendly, and bring a positive, hard-working attitude to everything they do. With 20 hours per week, this flexible role is ideal for anyone looking to fit work around other commitments.

As a Retail Assistant at Farmfoods, you’ll be part of a passionate team that focuses on delivering great value and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, straightforward retail environment. No two days are the same, and a bit of flexibility goes a long way in this people-focused role.

Whether you’re looking to start your retail career or seeking a part-time position with a company that values simplicity, teamwork, and long-term customer satisfaction, Farmfoods is a great place to grow.

Apply today and become part of a family-run business committed to doing things differently—and better.

About Farmfoods

Farmfoods is a long-established British retailer that has been serving communities for over 60 years. Originating from a butcher shop in Aberdeen, the business has expanded to operate more than 300 stores and four distribution centres across the UK. Committed to offering customers the best value on popular food products and everyday household essentials, Farmfoods continues to uphold its reputation for affordability and simplicity.

As a privately-owned, family-run business, Farmfoods is uniquely led by its owners who are actively involved in day-to-day operations. This hands-on leadership fosters a culture of accountability, integrity, and a shared passion among its diverse team of around 4,000 employees. Whether in retail stores, distribution centres, or office settings, each team member is empowered to take ownership of their role and contribute to a smooth, customer-focused operation.

Farmfoods prioritises function over flash, designing stores to be efficient and eliminating unnecessary costs. This streamlined approach allows the company to pass on maximum savings to customers. With a clear focus on long-term value and customer satisfaction, Farmfoods continues to do things differently—delivering a hassle-free, great-value shopping experience that reflects its core values and mission.

Position: Retail Assistant

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Edinburgh

About the Role

Retail Assistant – Part Time, 20 hours.

We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Ferry Road, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh. We offer a permanent part time position working a variety of shifts, with a minimum of 20 hours worked over 4 days from 7 each week, including weekends.

The amount that you will earn depends on your age:

Ages 16-20 = £10.10 per hour

Ages 21+ = £12.31 per hour

In addition to your pay you will also benefit from:

• 6 weeks holiday each year.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials.
• Free life assurance.
• A staff benefits package which includes a virtual GP as well as discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.

Responsibilities

As one of our retail assistants you will:

• Make all of our customers feel welcome with a friendly smile and simple hello.
• Help customers find the items that they are looking for.
• Give a fast and friendly service at the tills, always offering help to pack and leaving a good impression with a friendly thank you and goodbye.
• Handle stock with care whilst working deliveries, quickly placing products into our freezers and onto our shelves ready for our customers to buy.
• Work with the rest of your team to complete the daily and weekly routines that keep our shops safe, clean and tidy.

Requirements

You will need:

• A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.
• To enjoy being busy as there is always something to do. You’ll jump from putting out deliveries to serving on the till, helping customers on the shop floor, completing important cleaning and stock rotation routines and more!
• To be reliable as you will be an important part of a small team. Your colleagues and customers will depend upon you to do your best on each shift and not let the team down.
• A bit of flexibility when it comes to your shifts. When other members of your team are off enjoying their holidays, we may need you to work slightly different hours to cover for them. Rota’s are planned three weeks in advance and your commitments outside of work will always be taken into consideration when planning your shifts.

More than just a job:

Many people come to us for a part time job to earn a bit of money whilst they are studying at school, college or university and others find that it fits in well around other commitments like raising a family.

If you decide to stick around then there are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We have some great training programmes and always look to promote to Shop and Area Manager positions from within. Many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our shops, so this could be the start of a rewarding career for you.