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Co-op Group; Aber-Arad; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Staff discount

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

GP access

Job summary

Co-op Group in Newcastle Emlyn is seeking Customer Team Members for a part-time role in a busy local store. You will help deliver friendly service, stock shelves, and support daily operations, including possible post office or bakery tasks. Full paid training is provided and overtime opportunities may arise.

Flexible shifts include early mornings and evenings, with at least one weekend shift. This role emphasizes community engagement and promoting Co-op membership benefits within the store.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service is preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly across shifts including weekends.
• Friendly, helpful communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, thoughtful service to customers.
• Assist with store operations to keep shelves stocked and prices correct.
• Operate tills and help with post office or bakery tasks where applicable.
• Support the team to ensure a smooth running store and checkout experience.
• Contribute to a welcoming store environment and community engagement.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible shifts

Teamwork

Retail interest

Job description

Location: 4 New Road , Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BA

Pay: £13.04 per hour

Contract: 12 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, part time

Working pattern: 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm, with flexible availability across the week to include at least 1 weekend shift. We're happy to discuss additional availability further at interview.

Full, paid training provided

We're looking for Customer Team Members to join our team at Co-op, join us and play a key role in delivering friendly, helpful service in your local Co-op store.

As a Customer Team Member, you'll work as part of a friendly team in a fast-moving Co-op store, helping deliver essential services to your community every day. Depending on your store, this could involve working in our post office, or bakery, or helping with online services by picking and packing orders for home delivery. Whatever the day brings, you'll play a key role in making life easier for our customers.

Why this job matters

You'll help keep our shelves stocked and support sales, making sure customers can find what they need. You'll be a familiar face in the community, getting to know your customers and helping us stay connected with local and national charities. Plus, you'll promote Co-op membership, helping more customers enjoy the benefits of our unique business.

What you'll do

• Support the day-to-day running of the store by delivering friendly and thoughtful service, helping to put things right when needed


• Work with your team to keep the store running smoothly


• Work hands-on on the shop floor and tills, and contribute to daily operations to create a great shopping experience


• Help maintain store performance by keeping shelves stocked and checking prices, dates, and stock accuracy


• Make sure the store safe and legal - keep the shelves stocked and make sure prices, dates, and temperatures are all as they should be


• Promote Co-op Membership and support your local community

What you'll bring

• A genuine passion for helping people and delivering great customer service


• The ability to work flexibly across a number of shifts and as part of a team


• An interest in retail and working in a busy store environment (experience not essential)

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So, when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

• Full training and career development resources


• 30% discount on all Co-op products in-store


• Flexible access to your pay as you earn it


• A pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions


• 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata for part time colleagues)


• 24/7 access to GP appointments, and colleague support programme


• Market-leading policies to help you through life's big moments

A place you'll belong

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.