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Tian Tian Market in West London is seeking a proactive Shop Assistant to join our team across Ealing, White City, Wembley and North Acton.
You will provide friendly customer service, handle cash and card payments, restock shelves, support promotions, and help maintain a clean, safe store. In this role, English and Mandarin-speaking skills are valued; permanent part-time or variable hours available, with progression to senior roles.
Location: West London Stores - Ealing, White City, Wembley and North Acton
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Contract: Variable hours, up to 40 hours per week across 5 days
Tian Tian Market is a leading Asian food retailer, offering a wide range of East and South-East Asian products. We are building a strong, dynamic team and are looking for individuals who are fast, efficient, and passionate about customer service, with the potential to develop into leadership roles.
Provide a high level of customer service to all customers
Serve customers and process cash and card payments accurately
Assist shoppers in locating products and provide knowledgeable, friendly support
Keep shelves stocked and organised efficiently, including handling large deliveries
Conduct stock checks and manage product rotation to minimise waste
Support promotional activities and maintain visual merchandising standards
Maintain a safe, clean, and secure store environment
Follow instructions from supervisors and report operational issues promptly
Work as part of a strong team, helping colleagues and contributing to a positive store culture
Customer-focused and task-driven individuals
Comfortable serving both Chinese-speaking and local customers
Fast, efficient, and reliable in completing daily tasks
Team-oriented and ready to help colleagues succeed
Previous retail or customer service experience (essential)
Bilingual in Mandarin and English (desirable)
Familiarity with East & South-East Asian foods (desirable)
Right to work in the UK
Competitive pay of £12.21 per hour
Staff discount on products
Company pension and referral scheme
Opportunities for promotion into Senior Shop Assistant or Store Supervisor roles
On-the-job training to develop your skills and progress your career
Face-to-face interview
One-hour trial shift at our Canary Wharf store
Employment subject to references and successful completion of the trial
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Company pension
Referral programme
London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Do you have an interest & knowledge of South East & East Asian food products?
Are you able to receive large stock deliveries efficiently?
Are you applying for West, Central or East London stores?
Are you available to work peak time hours (Weekends & evenings is essential)?
Supermarket Retail: 1 year (preferred)
Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
United Kingdom (required)
25% (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Discounted or free food
Do you have an interest in South East & East Asian food products?
Retail/Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)