Retail Assistant - Part Time

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

Job summary

Farmfoods is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant for their Blyth location. This permanent role offers a minimum of 20 hours a week across 4 days, including weekends. Candidates should have a friendly attitude, enjoy multitasking, and demonstrate reliability within a small team. The position provides competitive pay based on age, generous holiday allowance, and career progression opportunities within the company.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude.
• Enjoy being busy and multitasking.
• Reliability as part of a small team.
• Flexibility with shifts, with planning three weeks in advance.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers with a friendly smile and greeting.
• Assisting customers in finding products.
• Providing fast, friendly service at the tills.
• Handling stock carefully during deliveries and stocking shelves.
• Maintaining shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness with the team.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Multitasking

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Retail Assistant - Part Time, 20 hours

We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Albion Retail Park, Blyth. This is a permanent part-time position working a variety of shifts, with a minimum of 20 hours over 4 days each week, including weekends.

Pay & Benefits:

The pay 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, discounted services, cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, and travel

Responsibilities:

• Welcoming customers with a friendly smile and greeting
• Assisting customers in finding products
• Providing fast, friendly service at the tills, including help with packing
• Handling stock carefully during deliveries and stocking shelves
• Maintaining shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness with the team

Requirements:

• Friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
• Enjoy being busy and multitasking
• Reliability as part of a small team
• Flexibility with shifts, with planning three weeks in advance

Additional Information:

This role is suitable for students or those with other commitments. Opportunities for career progression exist within Farmfoods, with training programs and promotion pathways to management roles.

About Us:

Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering great value and quality in a friendly shopping environment. Our retail assistants serve hundreds of customers weekly and are key to our reputation.

Contract Details:

Position: PTRA, Hours: 20, Days: 4