Post Office Counter Clerk - Basildon

TGJones; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted British retail brand is hiring a Post Office Counter Clerk in Basildon. In this role, you will provide exceptional customer service, manage customer queues, and ensure accessibility of services. Candidates must be over 18 and are expected to be flexible with working hours, including weekends and potential overtime. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and employee benefits such as discounts and a pension plan.

Benefits

In-store employee discounts

Generous 3rd party discounts

Employee assistance programme

Flexible shifts

Company pension

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 18.
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Confidence in team communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Manage queues and ensure easy access to services.
• Meet high standards of governance and attention to detail.
• Support colleagues as part of a team.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Confidence in team communication

Motivation to achieve results

Adaptability

Job description

Post Office Counter Clerk

We pay in line with UK age-related minimum and living wage rates – so your pay will depend on your age group. Please see below :

18-20: £10.03

21+ : £12.25

This role is for a base 20 hours a week, based flexibly across the week, some weekend working will be required. There will be a requirement to be available for a minimum of 8 hours of OT weekly if needed.

To be employed in this role you must be over the age of 18 and complete a safeguarding check.

3-Day Post Office Counter Training Covers Introduction, Processes, Practical Skills & Systems

Training may take place at a different location – flexibility required!

With a rich heritage and a new name, TGJones is the fresh face of a much-loved and trusted British brand. Our roots lie in WHSmith, where we’ve proudly supported the high street retail estate for generations. Now, under the ownership of specialist retail investors, Modella Capital, we’re entering an exciting new chapter with bold ambitions to become ‘ Your Hub of the High Street ’.

About the role

As a Post Office Counter Clerk you’ll provide exceptional customer service to connect people across miles and time, to organise travel money and documents, and to take care of bills and banking. We want our customers and our colleagues to be proud they’re sharing their journeys with us. Key responsibilities will include;

• Delivering an exceptional customer service to all customers
• Managing queues and ensuring that customers can access the services they need quickly and simply
• Meeting high standards of governance and attention to detail
• Being part of a team and supporting colleagues

About you

• A passion for customers, having an exceptional experience in store
• Confidence in communicating within the team
• Motivation to achieve fantastic results and standards
• Adaptability to meet company requirements and goals

About us

Joining TGJones means becoming part of a company that values its people as its greatest asset. We are a team that values people, invests in development, and encourages ideas. We foster an inclusive, collaborative and supportive culture where everyone is empowered to make a difference. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, TGJones offers a welcoming environment, real opportunities to grow, and the satisfaction of working for a company that genuinely cares.

Company benefits for our store colleagues include in-store employee discounts, generous 3rd party discounts, employee assistance programme, flexible shifts, company pension, and much more!

At TGJones, we’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you - you’re welcome here. If you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help!

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