Retail Assistant

Company Shop Group; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail redistributor in the UK is seeking individuals for their staff shop role at Ocado. This position requires a positive attitude, previous retail experience, and excellent customer service skills. Working hours are 28.5 hours per week, mainly in the mornings through Tuesday to Saturday. Join us to contribute to a socially responsible business that values its community and environment.

Benefits

Free membership to Company Shop

Annual Flu Injections

High street & leisure vouchers

On-site Parking

Free Tea & Coffee

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Candidates must be over 18 years old.
• Must have a can-do attitude and be comfortable working with different teams.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in a busy retail environment.
• Take on additional responsibilities in the absence of the Shop Manager.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer service

Dedication and enthusiasm

Flexibility

Professional manner

Job description

Join our staff shop, based on the Ocado Site in Purfleet, South Ockendon, RM15 4DT.

We are looking for hard working individuals that are enthusiastic and enjoy a challenge. Someone who enjoys meeting people and puts our members at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that each and every one of our members gets the shopping experience they deserve. In this role, you will work as part of a team within a busy, retail environment. Previous retail experience is required , any Supervisory experience would be beneficial as this role will also involve stepping up to take on additional responsibilities in the absence of the Shop Manager, with corresponding additional pay provided for supporting this role.

About Us

Company Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa, is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We enable some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste. The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

Details of location and shift pattern:

Location: Staff Shop (Ocado Purfleet), 237 Purfleet Road, Aveley, Purfleet, South Ockendon, RM15 4DT

Rate of pay: £12.91 per hour paid on 4 weekly basis

Hours of Work: 28.5 hours per week working 5am to 11am Tuesday to Friday and 5:30am to 12:30pm Saturday.

Please note: the successful candidate must be over 18 years old.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

Candidates will need to have / be;

• A can do attitude
• A professional manner
• Dedication and enthusiasm
• Good communication skills
• Upbeat and proactive
• Comfortable working with different teams and managers
• A flexible attitude work
• Excellent levels of customer service
  
  

Benefits

What's in it for you:

• Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees
• Annual Flu Injections, high street & leisure vouchers, and on-site Parking
• Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme - Grocery Aid
• Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts
• Contributory pension scheme with death in service benefit
  
  

Join us on the journey: Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary. Apply now and join us to create a better world for people and the planet.

Apply now and be part of a business that's making a real difference.