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Co-op Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% discount on Co-op products

Pension contributions

31 days of holiday

Training and development

GP access & wellbeing support

Job summary

Co-op Group in Inverness is seeking a part-time team member to help stock shelves, assist customers, and promote Co-op membership.

You’ll work closing shifts from mid-afternoon through to late evening, with weekend availability and full, paid training provided. You must be 18 or over due to late operating hours.

This community-focused role offers flexible hours, a 30% product discount, pension contributions, and access to Co-op’s support and development resources.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for helping people and delivering great customer service.
• Ability to work flexibly across shifts and as part of a team.
• Interest in retail and busy store environments (experience not essential).

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly and thoughtful service and help customers find what they need.
• Work with team to keep the store running smoothly.
• Operate tills and assist on the shop floor to create a great shopping experience.
• Keep shelves stocked and check prices, dates, and stock accuracy.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Retail knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Pay: £13.04 per hour

Contract: 16 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent contract, part time

Working pattern: Closing shifts from mid-afternoon through to late evening and close, with flexible availability across the week to include at least 1 weekend shift. Either Friday after 6pm, any shift on Saturday, or Sunday. We're happy to discuss your availability further at interview.

Full, paid training provided

You must be aged 18 or over to apply for this role as it may involve either, working before 6am or after 10pm, or some other business-related needs.

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?

• 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.