Retail Assistant - Part Time, Evenings & Weekends

Farmfoods; Birmingham; 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 Yardley location. The role requires availability for evening and weekend shifts, making it ideal for students or parents looking for flexible work. The position offers competitive pay based on age, along with various benefits including holiday entitlements and staff discounts.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday annually

15% staff discount

Smart uniform

Free life assurance

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive, hardworking attitude required.
• Enjoy staying busy with various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers with a friendly greeting.
• Provide quick and friendly service at the tills.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and safety routines.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Positive attitude

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Retail Assistant - Part Time, 20 hours, evenings & weekends

We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Yardley, West Midlands. This is a permanent part-time position with a minimum of 20 hours over 3 days each week, including evenings and weekends.

Please note that availability for shifts on weekday evenings and all day on Saturday and Sunday is required. This position may not suit those unavailable at these times.

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, cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, and travel discounts

Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers with a friendly greeting
• Assist customers in finding products
• Provide quick and friendly service at the tills, including packing and goodbyes
• Handle stock carefully during deliveries, stocking shelves and freezers
• Maintain shop cleanliness and safety routines with your team

Requirements:

• A friendly, positive, hardworking attitude
• Enjoy staying busy with various tasks
• Reliability as part of a small team
• Flexibility in shifts, with planning three weeks in advance

Additional information:

This role is ideal for students, parents, or those seeking flexible work. Opportunities for career progression within Farmfoods are available, with many management roles filled from internal promotions.

About us:

Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering value, quality, and friendly service. Our retail assistants serve hundreds of customers weekly, representing the Farmfoods brand.

Contract details:

Position: PTRA, Hours: 20, Days: 3