Retail Assistant - Part Time, Evenings & Weekends

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Retail Assistant for their Wednesbury location. This part-time role offers flexible evening and weekend shifts, perfect for students or anyone looking for a balance between work and personal life. With a focus on providing excellent customer service, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining a welcoming environment and ensuring customer satisfaction. The position comes with competitive pay based on age, generous holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits, including staff discounts and training opportunities. Join a family business that values quality and service!

Benefits

6 weeks holiday annually

15% staff discount

Smart uniform

Free life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Friendly and positive attitude essential for customer interactions.
• Reliability and flexibility to adapt to various shifts and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and providing friendly service at the tills.
• Helping customers find products and managing stock rotation.

Skills

Customer Service

Stock Management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Retail Assistant - Part Time, 8 hours, evenings & weekends

We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Wednesbury, West Midlands. This is a permanent part-time position with a variety of shifts, requiring a minimum of 8 hours over 2 days each week, including weekends.

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

Pay & Benefits:

The hourly 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
• Helping customers find products
• Providing fast and friendly service at the tills, assisting with packing and ensuring a positive impression
• Handling stock carefully during deliveries, stocking shelves, and managing stock rotation
• Maintaining shop safety, cleanliness, and tidiness with your team

Requirements:

• A friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude
• Enjoy being busy, adaptable to various tasks from stocking to customer service
• Reliability, as you will be an essential team member
• Flexibility to work different shifts, with rota planning three weeks in advance

Additional Information:

This role is ideal for students, parents, or anyone seeking flexible part-time work. 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 service in a clean environment. Our retail assistants play a vital role in representing our brand and serving our customers.

Contract Details:

Position: PTRA, Hours: 8, Days: 2