Retail Assistant - Part Time, Evenings & Weekends

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

Job summary

A well-known family-owned business is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant in Openshaw, Greater Manchester. The role involves providing excellent customer service, maintaining shop standards, and flexibility in working evenings and weekends. With competitive pay and various benefits, this position is ideal for students or individuals balancing other commitments.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday each year

Training and development opportunities

15% staff discount

Smart uniform

Free life assurance

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Enjoy being busy with various tasks.
• Flexible shifts, with planning three weeks in advance.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers with a friendly smile and greeting.
• Assist customers in finding products.
• Provide fast and friendly service at the tills.
• Handle stock carefully, including deliveries and restocking shelves.
• Maintain shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Positive attitude

Hardworking

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 Openshaw, Greater Manchester. We offer a permanent part-time position working a variety of shifts, with a minimum of 12 hours worked over 3 days from 7 each week, including weekends.

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

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 each year
• 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 smile and greeting
• Assist customers in finding products
• Provide fast and friendly service at the tills, including packing and goodbyes
• Handle stock carefully, working deliveries and restocking shelves
• Maintain shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness

Requirements:

• Friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
• Enjoy being busy with various tasks
• Reliable team player
• Flexible shifts, with planning three weeks in advance

Additional Information:

This role is ideal for students or those balancing other commitments. Opportunities for career progression are available within Farmfoods, with many managers starting in shop roles.

About Us:

Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering great value, quality products, and friendly customer service. Our retail assistants serve hundreds of customers weekly and are vital to our success.

Contract Details:

Position: PTRA, Hours: 12, Days: 3