Retail Assistant - Part Time

Farmfoods Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant for their shop in City of Edinburgh. The role involves customer service, stock management, and maintaining shop cleanliness. With flexible shifts and opportunities for career advancement, this position is ideal for those looking to balance work with other commitments.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday annually

Training and development opportunities

15% staff discount

Smart uniform

Free life assurance

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• A friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude.
• Enjoy being busy and versatile.
• Reliability as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and assisting them in finding products.
• Providing quick and friendly checkout service.
• Handling stock during deliveries and maintaining shop cleanliness.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Positive attitude

Reliability

Versatility

Job description

Retail Assistant – Part Time, 16 hours

We are seeking a retail assistant for our shop in Ferry Road, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh. This permanent part-time position involves a variety of shifts, with a minimum of 16 hours over 4 days each week, including weekends.

Pay & Benefits:

• Depending on 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

Responsibilities include:

• Welcoming customers with a friendly smile and greeting
• Assisting customers in finding products
• Providing quick and friendly checkout service, including packing assistance and courteous farewells
• Handling stock carefully during deliveries, stocking shelves, and managing freezers
• Maintaining shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness with the team

Requirements:

• A friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
• Enjoy being busy and versatile, handling tasks from deliveries to customer service and cleaning
• Reliability as part of a small team, dependable during shifts
• Flexibility to work different hours when needed, with shifts planned three weeks in advance, considering personal commitments

Additional information:

Many staff start part-time while studying or managing other commitments. Opportunities for career advancement are available, with training programs and promotions to management roles often from within the company.

About us:

Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering great value, quality products, and a friendly shopping experience in clean, well-maintained stores. Our retail assistants serve hundreds of customers weekly, representing the Farmfoods brand.

Contract details:

Position: PTRA, Hours: 16, Days: 4