Retail Assistant

Kingfisher PLC; Workington; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A retail company in Workington is looking for a customer-focused individual to assist with deliveries and maintain stock levels. Responsibilities include welcoming customers, understanding their needs, and fostering a positive shopping experience. No prior retail experience is required. Competitive salary of £23,427 and excellent benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Award-winning pension scheme

Life cover and discounted healthcare

20% discount with Screwfix and B&Q

Company share save schemes

Excellent training and ongoing development

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus and ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and understand their needs.
• Assist with deliveries and maintain product stock.
• Work as part of a team and uphold high warehouse standards.

Job description

Your core responsibility will be to welcome customers into the store, understand their needs, guide them to the right products, and make the shopping experience as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deliveries, maintain product stock, collect customer orders and uphold high warehouse standards.
• Work as part of a team that takes pride in the store, collaborates, and enjoys the work environment.
• Show a positive can‑do, no‑nonsense approach to service and be prepared to work hard while benefiting from comprehensive training.
• Communicate effectively, love helping people, and be willing to learn – retail experience is not required.
• Demonstrate friendly, flexible, reliable, honest, and enthusiastic behaviour in every customer interaction.

Qualification

• While experience is not mandatory, we value a strong customer focus and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced retail environment.

£23,427 per year – estimated (salary).

Schedule

Opening hours: Monday – Friday (7am to 8pm), Saturday (7am to 6pm), Sunday (9am to 4pm). Part time NEW.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and hourly rates that include a location allowance reviewed annually.
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays); increases with length of service up to 33 days.
• Award‑winning pension scheme – up to 14% company contribution.
• Life cover and discounted healthcare.
• 20% discount with Screwfix and B&Q.
• Company share save schemes.
• Excellent training and ongoing development to help you become your best.

How to apply

Apply now – upload your CV and complete your application. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees, including promotion and training, and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.