Retail Sales Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity retail store in Belfast seeks a dedicated retail assistant to join their team and enhance customer service. The role involves sorting and pricing donated items, maintaining shop appearance, and operating the till system. Candidates should possess excellent teamworking skills along with flexibility and communication abilities. Hours can be flexible, accommodating up to 25 hours a week, with opportunities for additional hours. A friendly and polite demeanor is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Good teamworking skills are essential.
• Flexibility to perform various tasks as needed.
• Polite and friendly demeanor is required.
• Ability to follow operational procedures accurately.
• Strong communication skills in a retail context.
• Experience with electronic point of sale systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated stock, price and barcode items, and identify Gift Aid donations.
• Maintain high presentation standards in displays and merchandising.
• Operate the electronic till for sales and donations.
• Collaborate with the store manager on marketing items via social media.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Attend First Aid training.

Skills

Good teamworking skills

Flexibility to do different tasks

Ability to be friendly and polite

Ability to follow procedures

Communication skills in retail

Experience using epos till system

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ACTION CANCER LISBURN ROADWorking as part of the retail team to assist with the day-today operations in our Action Cancer retail store, providing excellent customer service to customers.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated stock, including pricing, barcoding and identifying Gift Aid donations.
• Ensure a high standard of presentation, display and merchandising.
• Be responsible for operating the electronic till system including recording donations and processing sales.
• Working with the store manager to market and promote items on various social media platforms.
• Assist with the housekeeping and adherence to Health and safety regulations.
• Attend First Aid training course.

Skills and Qualifications

• Good teamworking skills.
• Flexibility to do different tasks.
• Ability to be friendly and polite.
• Ability to follow procedures correctly, such as using a till.
• Communication skills in retail.
• Experience using epos till system.

Further Information

The Employer is: ACTION CANCER LISBURN ROADJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1751071 Job Sector Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing Area Belfast Location Belfast, Lisburn Road Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 18/12/2025 Closing date 28/01/2026 Worktime Flexible, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025