Shack Assistant

Loaf (Loaf.com); Batley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading premium furniture brand is looking for a passionate individual to join their team in Batley. You will provide exceptional customer service, maintain product knowledge, and uphold the brand standards in-store. Previous customer-facing experience, attention to detail, and flexibility are essential. The role offers a minimum of 6.5 hours per week, with benefits such as 33 days holiday that increases annually, enhanced family leave, and shopping discounts. Join us and be part of a friendly, forward-thinking team.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Enhanced family leave policy

Shopping discounts

Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer facing roles.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility.
• Confidence and common sense required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product knowledge and understanding of the brand.
• Provide informed customer service with confidence.
• Process orders and provide delivery advice.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Customer facing experience

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

At Loaf we make insanely comfy sofas, beds and homewares that help people lead more comfortable lives. Founded in 2008, Loaf has steadily grown each year to become one of the leading premium furniture and homeware brands in the UK. We now have 11 Shacks (stores to everyone else!), with more on the way. It's an exciting time to join an ambitious business.

The Job

• Ensure tiptop product knowledge and understanding of our brand at all times
• Consistently provide helpful and informed service with confidence and clarity
• Process orders on our systems, providing delivery, "will it fit" and lead time advice
• Recommending "up-sell" products
• Maintaining the Loaf brand in the Shack to the highest standard by following the Shack Retail Guidelines
• Carry out housekeeping tasks in line with Loaf's standards both on and off the shop floor
• Help to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Be passionate about the Loaf brand and our products

We're looking for

• Previous experience in customer facing roles
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibility and be accountable for your actions
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confidence and common sense
• A great team player with the ability to promote and help build a positive work environment
• Flexibility and availability to work at other showroom locations during our Monday to Sunday opening hours
• The role is a 6.5 hour contract, you would work a minimum of 6.5 hour each week

Some of our benefits

• 33 days holiday, increasing by 1 day each year for 3 years
• Enhanced family leave policy
• Staff and friends and family discount scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• EAP programme
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Half a day for Christmas shopping
• Life Assurance- 4 times annual salary

What's it like working at Loaf?

We are a forward-thinking, friendly bunch committed to building a fabulous company with brilliant people. The customer is at the heart of everything we do and we're always striving for better, more efficient ways to deliver to the highest standard.

As a business, we're working really hard to be inclusive. No matter what identity or, we want everyone to feel welcome in a place where we can all be ourselves.

We'd love you to join us on our journey.

Please note that due to a high number of applications we are currently receiving we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback to every candidate at this stage of the process. If your application is successful, one of our Loafers will reach out to you to organise a face to face interview in Leeds (Redbrick) in the first instance.