Retail Assistant - Part Time

Farmfoods; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail Assistant to join their friendly team in Birkenhead. This part-time position, requiring a minimum of 16 hours over 4 days, offers flexibility and a variety of shifts, including weekends. The role involves greeting customers, assisting with product inquiries, and ensuring a tidy shopping environment. With a commitment to training and career progression, this role is ideal for those looking to balance work with study or family commitments. Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday annually

15% staff discount

Smart uniform

Free life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Friendly and positive attitude, essential for customer interactions.
• Ability to handle stock and maintain shop cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist them in finding products.
• Maintain shop safety and cleanliness with the team.

Skills

Customer Service

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Retail Assistant - Part Time, 16 hours

We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Birkenhead, Merseyside. This is a permanent part-time position with a variety of shifts, working a minimum of 16 hours over 4 days each week, including weekends.

Pay & Benefits:

The pay rate depends on your age:

• Ages 16-20 = £10.10 per hour
• Ages 21+ = £12.31 per hour

Additional benefits include:

• 6 weeks holiday annually
• Training and development opportunities
• 15% staff discount in over 300 shops
• Smart uniform
• Free life assurance
• Staff benefits package including virtual GP, cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, and travel discounts

Responsibilities:

• Greeting customers with a friendly smile and hello
• Helping customers find products
• Providing quick and friendly service at the tills, assisting with packing, and leaving a positive impression
• Handling stock carefully during deliveries, stocking shelves and freezers
• Maintaining shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness with your team

Requirements:

• A friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
• Enjoy being busy and versatile, from stocking to serving customers and cleaning
• Reliability to support a small team
• Flexibility in shifts, with plans made three weeks in advance and consideration for outside commitments

More Than Just a Job:

Many use this role to earn money while studying or to balance family commitments. Career progression is possible within Farmfoods, with training programs and promotion opportunities to management roles.

About Us:

Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering great value, quality products, and friendly service in a clean, tidy environment. Our retail assistants serve hundreds of customers weekly, representing the friendly face of Farmfoods.

Contract Details:

Position: PTRA, Hours: 16, Days: 4