Retail Assistant - Taunton

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major High Street brand is seeking a Retail Assistant in Taunton. This part-time position involves delivering exceptional customer service and operating cash registers. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working as part of a friendly team that values individual contributions and offers growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Great time-keeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers with a seamless personalized experience.
• Maintaining a positive brand image.
• Taking initiative in decision-making.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Cash handling

Job description

We're looking for a Retail Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for a major High Street brand on a part‑time basis, contracted to 25.5 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes real pride in what they do, in their food, and most of all, in their people. As a Retail Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast‑paced environment and will have every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Rotating shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience.
• Being knowledgeable about our service and helping customers with natural, engaging service.
• Representing M&S and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Handling cash and operating the cash register.
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations.
• Having a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride.
• Taking initiative and making decisions that are right for our customers.
• Being an excellent team player with great communication skills.
• Having a desire to succeed in your role.
• Possessing the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrating great time‑keeping and reliability.

As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and receive competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1011/86090001/52676284/WJ #One Retail

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!