Retail Assistant - Part Time, Evenings & Weekends

Farmfoods; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned grocery store in Ipswich is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant to join their team. This position requires availability for evening and weekend shifts and involves welcoming customers, assisting with product location, and ensuring store cleanliness. Ideal for students or those with other commitments, the role offers opportunities for training and career progression. Competitive pay and various employee benefits are included.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday annually

Training and development opportunities

15% staff discount

Free life assurance

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude.
• Enjoy being busy and adaptable to different tasks.
• Reliable and dependable team player.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers with a friendly smile.
• Helping customers find products and providing quick service at the tills.
• Handling stock carefully and maintaining shop safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Adaptability

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Retail Assistant - Part Time, 12 hours, evenings & weekends

We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Meredith Road, Ipswich. This is a permanent part-time position offering a variety of shifts, with a minimum of 12 hours over 3 days each week, including weekends.

Please note that this role requires availability for shifts on weekday evenings and all day on Saturday and Sunday. If you are not available at these times, this position may not be suitable for you.

Pay & Benefits:

The pay depends on your age:

• Ages 16-20 = £10.10/hour
• Ages 21+ = £12.31/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
• Helping customers find products
• Providing quick and friendly service at the tills, assisting with packing, and leaving positive impressions
• Handling stock carefully during deliveries, stocking shelves and freezers
• Maintaining shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness with the team

Requirements:

• Friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
• Enjoy being busy and adaptable to different tasks
• Reliable, dependable team player
• Flexible shifts, with planning three weeks in advance, accommodating outside commitments

Additional Information:

This role is suitable for students, those with other commitments, or anyone looking for part-time work. Opportunities for career progression exist within Farmfoods, with training programs and promotion pathways to management roles.

About us: Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering value, quality, and friendly service in a clean, tidy environment. Our retail assistants are the face of Farmfoods, serving hundreds of customers weekly.

Contract Details:

Position: PTRA, Hours: 12, Days: 3