Retail Sales Assistant

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

Job summary

A community-focused charity store in Cookstown is looking for a Retail Assistant to aid day-to-day operations and provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include sorting donated stock, operating the electronic till, and promoting items on social media. Applicants should have good teamwork and communication skills, along with the ability to be friendly and follow procedures. The role offers flexible working hours and a competitive hourly rate based on age.

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.
• Work with the store manager to market and promote items on social media.
• Assist with 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 COOKSTOWN Working 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 COOKSTOWN JobStart 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.

Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. Location Cookstown.