Retail Shop Assistant - Flexible Hours & Impactful Work

British Red Cross; Aberchirder; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Retail vouchers

Wellbeing support

Learning & Development

Will writing

Death in service

Cycle to work

Job summary

British Red Cross in Peterhead is seeking a Shop Assistant to help run a customer-focused shop on the high street and deliver an excellent in-store experience.

You will be the first point of contact for customers, handle till operations, and contribute to striking displays while assisting with stock and displays behind the scenes. The role emphasizes strong communication, money handling, and a commercial mindset in a flexible, supportive retail environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a retail environment and are confident with handling money.
• A strong communicator who thrives on providing excellent customer service.
• A commercial savvy mindset with a grasp of hitting targets.
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and deliver excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the shop manager to run a customer-focused shop on the high street.
• Create a brilliant shopping environment and provide an excellent in-store experience.
• Be the first point of contact for customers, operate the till, and create displays.
• Sort stock and prepare items for display, behind the scenes.

Skills

Retail experience

Money handling

Customer service

Communication

Job description

British Red Cross in Peterhead is seeking a Shop Assistant to help run a customer-focused shop on the high street and deliver an excellent in-store experience.

You will be the first point of contact for customers, handle till operations, and contribute to striking displays while assisting with stock and displays behind the scenes. The role emphasizes strong communication, money handling, and a commercial mindset in a flexible, supportive retail environment.