Retail Assistant

Compass Group PLC; East Burton; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group PLC is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant to be the face of Defence services, delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. The role is 20 hours per week with a 50.2 week per year contract, featuring a supportive team and opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Key responsibilities include serving customers, maintaining a strong brand image for Defence, handling cash, and upholding Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Serving customers with a easy and seamless personalised experience.
• Knowledgeable about our service to assist customers with natural, engaging service.
• Excellent cash handling and cash register operation.
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills.
• Demonstrate reliability with good timekeeping and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience.
• Being knowledgeable about our service and helping customers with natural, engaging service.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Handling cash and operating the cash register.
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations; greeting customers with a smile and serving with pride.
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers.
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills.
• Have a desire to succeed in your role.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate great timekeeping and reliability.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Team player

Time management

Job description

We're looking for a Retail Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for Defence on a part time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, takes pride in their food and most of all, join a company that takes pride in its people. As a Retail Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here’s what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include:

• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience
• Being knowledgeable about our service and helping customers with natural, engaging service
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Handling cash and operating the cash register
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations
  Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate great timekeeping and reliability
  Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.