Retail Assistant - Part Time

Farmfoods Ltd; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant in East Kilbride. The role involves customer service, stock management, and maintaining shop standards. With flexible shifts and opportunities for career progression, this position is ideal for those balancing studies or other commitments. Join a family-run business that values quality service and offers various employee benefits.

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 is essential.
• Flexibility in shifts with planning three weeks in advance.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers with a friendly smile and greeting.
• Assist customers in finding products and provide fast service.
• Handle stock carefully and maintain shop cleanliness.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Positive attitude

Hardworking

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Retail Assistant – Part Time, 12 hours

We are seeking a retail assistant for our shop in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire. This is a permanent part-time role with various shifts, averaging a minimum of 12 hours over 3 days per week, including weekends.

Pay & Benefits:

Your earnings depend 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 cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, and travel

Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers with a friendly smile and greeting
• Assist customers in finding products
• Provide fast, friendly service at the tills, including help with packing and courteous goodbyes
• Handle stock carefully, manage deliveries, and replenish shelves efficiently
• Maintain shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness with your team

Requirements:

• A friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
• Enjoy staying busy with diverse tasks such as stocking, serving, cleaning, and stock rotation
• Reliability as an essential team member
• Flexibility in shifts, with planning three weeks in advance and consideration of outside commitments

More Than Just a Job:

Many start part-time at Farmfoods while studying or managing other commitments. Opportunities for career progression include training programs and promotion to managerial roles, with many managers beginning in our shops.

About Us:

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

Contract Details:

Position: PTRA, Hours: 12, Days: 3