Retail Sales Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity retail store in Coleraine seeks a Retail Team Member to assist with daily operations. You will sort donations, ensure presentation standards, and provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include operating the electronic till, marketing on social media, and maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have good teamworking skills, flexibility, and experience with epos till systems. This temporary role offers up to 25 hours per week with a salary based on age.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated stock, including pricing, barcoding and identifying Gift Aid donations.
• Ensure a high standard of presentation, display and merchandising.
• Operate the electronic till system including recording donations and processing sales.
• Market and promote items on social media.
• Assist with the housekeeping and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Attend First Aid training course.

Skills

Good teamworking skills

Flexibility to do different tasks

Ability to be friendly and polite

Ability to follow procedures correctly

Communication skills in retail

Experience using epos till system

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ACTION CANCER COLERAINEWorking 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 COLERAINEJobStart 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 1751092 Job Sector Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing Area Derry or Londonderry Location Coleraine 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-Saturday, 9am-5pm

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025