Retail Assistant - Part Time, Evenings & Weekends

Farmfoods; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family business is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant to join their shop in Bury St Edmunds. The role requires working a minimum of 8 hours over 2 days each week, including evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include providing friendly customer service, handling stock carefully, and ensuring a clean environment. The position offers competitive pay, benefits such as a staff discount and holiday, and opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday each year

15% staff discount

Smart uniform

Free life assurance

Staff benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A friendly, positive, hard-working approach to work.
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment.
• Reliability and teamwork to support the small team.

Responsibilities

• Make all customers feel welcome with a friendly smile.
• Help customers find the items they are looking for.
• Provide fast, friendly service at the tills.
• Handle stock with care while working deliveries.
• Work with the team to keep shops safe, clean, and tidy.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Retail Assistant – Part Time, Evenings & Weekends

We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This permanent part‑time position requires a minimum of 8 hours over 2 days per week, including weekday evenings and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Hours: 8 hours across 2 days per week.
• Pay: £10.10–£12.31 per hour (age dependent):

• Ages 16–20: £10.10 per hour
• Ages 21+: £12.31 per hour

• Benefits:
• 6 weeks holiday each year
• 15% staff discount on 300+ products
• Smart uniform, free life assurance, staff benefits package (virtual GP, cinema tickets, gym memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Great training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Make all customers feel welcome with a friendly smile and simple hello.
• Help customers find the items they are looking for.
• Provide fast, friendly service at the tills, offering help to pack and ensuring a positive farewell.
• Handle stock with care while working deliveries, quickly placing products into freezers and onto shelves.
• Work with the team to complete daily and weekly routines that keep shops safe, clean, and tidy.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A friendly, positive, hard‑working approach to work.
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment, shifting between deliveries, till duties, and stock rotation.
• Reliability and teamwork – to support the small team and meet shift commitments.
• Flexibility to switch shifts, with rota planned three weeks in advance.

Career Opportunities

Many successful managers began their careers as retail assistants. We offer training programmes and promote to Shop and Area Manager positions from within.

About Farmfoods

Farmfoods is a family business that offers great value, quality products, clean shops, and a friendly customer experience.