Retail Assistant

Shop Group; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership to Company Shop

10% discount card

Contributory pension scheme

On-site Parking

Free Fruit Friday

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Company Shop Group in Wirral Beechwood seeks a Retail Assistant to join a busy community retail team. This 16-hour-per-week role covers 4 out of 6 days with shifts from 7:30am–5:00pm on weekdays and 7:30am–3:00pm Saturdays, on-site at Community Shop Beechwood, Wirral CH43 7ZU.

The rate is £12.75 per hour with flexible hours and full training provided. A strong focus on customer service and teamwork to ensure a positive shopping experience for our members.

Qualifications

• To be successful, you will need to demonstrate a can-do attitude.
• Dedication, commitment and enthusiasm.
• Good communication skills.
• A flexible attitude to work.
• Excellent levels of customer service.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team within a busy retail environment.
• Previous retail experience may be useful, but full training will be provided.
• Provide excellent levels of customer service.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Dedication and enthusiasm

Good communication skills

Flexible attitude

Excellent customer service

Team player

Initiative

Job description

Retail Assistant

Application Closing Date: 2026-10-05

Location: Liverpool City Region, England, GB

Contract Type: Any

Interview Date and Time: 2027-01-03 at 11:01:00.697

About Us

Company Shop Group is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK, enabling 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.

Details of Location and Shift Pattern

• Location: Community Shop Beechwood, Manor House, Beechwood Drive, Beechwood, Wirral, CH43 7ZU
• Hours: 16-hour contract per week working 4 out of 6 days on a rota basis. The hours of work are between 7:30am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday and 7:30am to 3:00pm Saturday. Please note: the successful candidate will be required to be flexible with their working hours.
• Rate of Pay: £12.75 per hour, paid every 4 weeks

What We're Looking For

We are seeking hard-working individuals who 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 member has a positive shopping experience. In this role, you will work as part of a team within a busy retail environment. Previous retail experience may be useful, but full training will be provided. To be successful, you will need to demonstrate:

• A can-do attitude
• Dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm
• Good communication skills
• A flexible attitude work
• Excellent levels of customer service
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Initiative

Why You'll Love Company Shop Group

• Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 nominees
• 10% colleague discount card
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts, and on-site Parking
• Free Fruit Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme - Grocery Aid
• Eligible for Costco membership and Cycle to Work
• Life assurance benefit

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About Us: Company Shop Group is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK, enabling 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. Details of location and shift pattern: Location: Community Shop Beechwood, Manor House, Beechwood Drive, Beechwood, Wirral, CH43 7ZU Hours: 16 hour contract per week working 4 out of 6 days on a rota basis. The hours of work are between 7.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday and 7.30am and 3pm Saturday Please note: the successful candidate will be required to be flexible with their working hours. Rate of pay: £12.75 per hour, paid every 4 weeks 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 may be useful, however full training will be provided. To be successful, you will need to demonstrate: A can do attitude Dedication, commitment and enthusiasm Good communication skills A flexible attitude work Excellent levels of customer service Ability to work as part of a team Initiative Why you'll love Company Shop Group Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees. 10% colleague discount card Contributory pension scheme Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts and on-site Parking Free Fruit Friday Employee Assistance Programme - Grocery Aid Eligible for Costco membership and Cycle 2 Work Life assurance benefit #J-18808-Ljbffr