Retail Assistant

Company Shop Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in the UK is seeking a Sales Assistant for their Darlington Superstore. The position involves working in a dynamic team, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring members have a great shopping experience. Candidates should have a positive attitude, dedication, and effective communication skills. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £12.25 per hour and various perks, including free membership to Company Shop and employee assistance programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.

Benefits

Free membership to Company Shop

Annual Flu Injections

High street & leisure vouchers

On-site Parking

Free Tea & Coffee

Free Fruit Friday

Employee Assistance Programme

Costco membership eligibility

Cycle to Work scheme

UK Fuel card discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a 'can do' attitude and a professional manner.
• Dedication and enthusiasm are essential for this role.
• Excellent levels of customer service are required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in a busy retail environment.
• Ensure members receive an excellent shopping experience.
• Meet and interact with customers effectively.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer service

Flexible attitude

Proactive

Team collaboration

Job description

Join Our Team as a Sales Assistant based at our Darlington Superstore.

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.

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 - Company Shop, Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2BJ

Rate of pay - £12.25 per hour, paid on a 4 weekly basis

Shifts - 12 hours per week working 3 out of 7 days on a rota basis. The hours of work are between 6pm and 10pm Monday to Friday, 5pm and 9pm Saturday and 2pm and 6pm Sunday

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

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.