Retail Assistant - Part Time

Farmfoods; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant for their shop in Kirkby-In-Ashfield. This role involves customer service, stock handling, and maintaining shop standards, offering opportunities for growth within the company. Ideal candidates will have a friendly attitude and enjoy a busy environment.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday annually

Training and development opportunities

15% staff discount

Smart uniform

Free life assurance

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Positive and hardworking attitude.
• Enjoyment of a busy environment.
• Ability to work reliably as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and assisting them.
• Providing service at the tills and packing items.
• Handling stock and maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Retail Assistant - Part Time, 8 hours

We are seeking a retail assistant for our shop in Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. This permanent part-time role involves a variety of shifts, with a minimum of 8 hours over 2 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

• Welcoming customers with a friendly smile and greeting
• Assisting customers in finding products
• Providing quick and friendly service at the tills, packing items, and leaving a positive impression
• Handling stock carefully during deliveries, stocking shelves and freezers
• Maintaining shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness with your team

Minimum Requirements

• A friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
• Enjoyment of a busy environment with varied tasks
• Reliability as part of a small team
• Flexibility in shifts, with planning three weeks in advance and consideration of outside commitments

Additional Information

This role offers opportunities for growth within Farmfoods, with training programs and promotion pathways to management positions. Many management and central service staff started as shop assistants, making this a potential start to a rewarding career.

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 and are key to our reputation.

Contract Details

Position: PTRA, Hours: 8, Days: 2