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Co-op Group; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

30% discount on Co-op products

Pension contributions

Flexible pay access

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Co-op Group in Cowbridge is seeking staff for part-time roles with varied shifts, including early mornings and weekends. Full, paid training provided and a permanent contract on a part-time basis. Pay is 13.04 per hour with regular overtime opportunities.

You will help stock shelves, assist customers, operate tills, and promote Co-op Membership while contributing to a friendly, community-focused store environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and ability to help customers.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
• Experience in retail is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, thoughtful service and help customers find items.
• Work with the team to keep the store running smoothly.
• Operate on shop floor and tills, supporting daily operations.
• Keep shelves stocked and check prices, dates and stock accuracy.
• Ensure store safety and legality, maintain correct prices and temperatures.
• Promote Co-op Membership and community involvement.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Retail interest

Job description

Pay: £13.04 per hour

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

Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (store opening 6:45am), afternoons, late evenings (store closing 10pm) including at least 1 weekend shift, to be discussed at interview

Full, paid training provided

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.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

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