Retail Assistant - Part Time

TN United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Retail Assistant for their Ashton-under-Lyne location. This part-time role offers a minimum of 20 hours per week, providing an excellent opportunity for those balancing studies or other commitments. With a competitive pay structure based on age, employees enjoy 6 weeks of holiday annually, training opportunities, and a generous staff discount. The position involves engaging with customers, assisting them in finding products, and ensuring a tidy and safe shopping environment. Join a team that values reliability and a positive attitude, with pathways for career growth within the company.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday annually

Training and development opportunities

15% staff discount

Free life assurance

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude required.
• Enjoy being busy with varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers warmly and assisting them.
• Providing quick, friendly checkout service and packing assistance.
• Maintaining shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

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Retail Assistant - Part Time, Ashton-under-Lyne

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Client:

Farmfoods

Location:

Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Retail Assistant – Part Time, 20 hours.

We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. This is a permanent part-time position with a variety of shifts, minimum 20 hours over 4 days per week, including weekends.

The pay rate depends on age:

• Ages 16-20 = £9.40/hour
• Ages 21+ = £11.54/hour

Benefits include:

• 6 weeks holiday annually
• Training and development opportunities
• 15% staff discount in over 300 shops
• Free life assurance

Responsibilities:

• Greeting customers warmly and assisting them
• Helping customers find products
• Providing quick, friendly checkout service and packing assistance
• Handling stock carefully during deliveries and stocking shelves
• Maintaining shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness

Requirements:

• Friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
• Enjoy being busy with varied tasks
• Reliability and teamwork skills
• Flexibility with shifts, with planning three weeks in advance

Additional information:

Many staff start part-time while studying or managing other commitments. Opportunities for career growth exist within Farmfoods, with training programs and promotion pathways to management roles, starting from our shops.