Retail Assistant - Part Time

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail Assistant for a part-time role in Blackpool. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a minimum of 20 hours across 4 days, including weekends. You'll be the friendly face welcoming customers and ensuring they have a pleasant shopping experience. With opportunities for career progression through training programs, this role is perfect for students or anyone looking to balance work with other commitments. Join a family business that values quality service and offers great benefits, including a staff discount and life assurance.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday annually

Training and development opportunities

15% staff discount

Smart uniform

Free life assurance

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Friendly and positive attitude essential for customer interactions.
• Ability to multitask and handle stock efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers in finding products.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and organization with the team.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Reliability

Positive Attitude

Job description

Retail Assistant - Part Time, 20 hours

We are seeking a retail assistant for our shop in Devonshire Road, Blackpool. This permanent part-time role involves a variety of shifts, with a minimum of 20 hours over 4 days per week, including weekends.

Pay & Benefits:

The pay rate depends on your age:

• 16-20 years: £10.10 per hour
• 21+ years: £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

Your Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers with a friendly smile and greeting
• Assist customers in finding products
• Provide quick and friendly checkout service, assist with packing, and thank customers
• Handle stock carefully during deliveries, restocking shelves and freezers
• Maintain shop safety, cleanliness, and organization with your team

Requirements:

• A friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
• Enjoy staying busy and multitasking
• Reliability as part of a small team
• Flexibility with shifts, with plans made three weeks in advance and consideration for outside commitments

More Than Just a Job:

This role is suitable for students, parents, or anyone looking to earn part-time income. Opportunities for career progression exist within Farmfoods, including management roles, through our training programs.

About Us:

Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering great value, quality products, and friendly service in clean, tidy shops. Our retail assistants serve hundreds of customers weekly and are vital to our reputation.

Contract Details:

Position: PTRA, Hours: 20, Days: 4