Part Time Sales Assistant

Rightway Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.75 per hour (21+) special rate

£13.25 per hour after training

Attendance bonus

Promotion prospects

Supportive environment

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Rightway / Bevans Ltd in Chester is seeking enthusiastic Team Members for our community-based DIY, Home & Garden hardware store. You will contribute to all store operations and customer service, with training provided.

The role offers about 16 hours per week on a rotating schedule, up to 5 days out of 7, with weekend work and varied shifts. Salary starts at £12.75 per hour (21+), rising to £13.25 after Shift Runner training, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• A positive, enthusiastic and customer-focused attitude.
• Retail experience is desirable but not essential – full training provided.
• Supervisory experience is an advantage, as part-time Team Members will run occasional shifts.
• Good numeracy, literacy and PC skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service and assisting with purchases
• Receiving deliveries, checking stock, booking items onto the system, and merchandising on the shop floor
• Using the EPOS system for payments and stock checks
• Pricing and maintaining attractive product displays
• Offloading deliveries (manual handling required)
• Running shifts as required (after training)

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Supervisory experience

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

PC skills

Team player

Tools

EPOS system

Job description

Rightway / Bevans Ltd is an Employee-Owned, community-based DIY, Home & Garden Hardware Retailer with a long-standing reputation for friendly, knowledgeable service. Our people make the difference, and we’re looking for enthusiastic Team Members who share our passion for great customer care.

Whether you have previous retail experience or are looking to develop your skills, we provide full training and genuine opportunities to grow within the business.

Availability Requirement – Please Read Carefully

This role requires flexibility and the ability to work up to 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis, within our operational hours:

• Monday to Saturday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
• Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Regular weekend availability is essential. Applications without this flexibility may not be considered.

About the Role

You will average 16 hours per week, with hours varying week to week depending on business needs. As part of our team, you’ll be involved in all aspects of store operations and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service and assisting with purchases
• Receiving deliveries, checking stock, booking items onto the system, and merchandising on the shop floor
• Using the EPOS system for payments and stock checks
• Pricing and maintaining attractive product displays
• Offloading deliveries (manual handling required)
• Running shifts as required (after training)

Skills & Experience

• A positive, enthusiastic and customer-focused attitude
• Retail experience is desirable but not essential – full training provided
• Supervisory experience is an advantage, as part-time Team Members will run occasional shifts
• Good numeracy, literacy and PC skills
• Organised, reliable and able to work well as part of a team

All successful candidates will be required to complete Shift Runner training within a reasonable timescale.

Pay & Benefits

• £12.75 per hour for employees aged 21+
• £13.25 per hour once Shift Runner training is completed (inclusive of monthly Attendance Bonus)
• Enhanced rates of pay
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Excellent promotion prospects for those looking to progress

Rightway/Bevans Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a positive workplace for all Team Members.

Due to the expected high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within seven days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.