Shop Assistant

Aramark Ltd; Olney; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

MyStaffShop discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Shop Assistant to join our team at HMP Rye Hill, Onley, Rugby, Warwickshire. The role focuses on excellent customer service, tills operation, stock control, and a clean, compliant workspace.

You will work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shifts from 07:00 to 16:30. Benefits include free meals on duty, free on-site parking, and access to MyStaffShop discounts; DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience essential and willingness to pass security checks.
• Capable of operating tills and handling cash accurately.
• Experience with stock control, restocking and record keeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Flexible shift pattern and commitment to customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Daily shop support; receive deliveries, stock goods and replenishment.
• Escort prisoners to and from the shop and maintain security.
• Pick and pack orders for internal processes.
• Answer phone calls and respond to emails using the in-house system.
• Maintain stock levels, place orders and inform the line manager of shortfalls.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements and keep a tidy workspace.
• Becomes key trained and radio trained; support the manager when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Stock management

Team player

Stock checking

Tools

POS system

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Shop Assistant to join our team working at HMP Rye Hill, Onley, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8SZ. You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, operating tills, checking stock, restocking goods, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a clean and tidy workspace. Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams. To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

• Daily support in the shop; receiving and putting out deliveries and restocking goods.
• Escorting prisoners to and from the shop.
• Picking and packing orders.
• In house system work, answering phone calls and responding to emails.
• Stock taking, ordering, and notifying line manager of any deficient goods.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Becoming key trained and radio trained.
• Supporting Manager in their absence.

Been resident in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work. Are able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full on the job training will be provided. Customer service experience desirable. Must be comfortable working alongside a team and occasional lone working.

Hourly rate £12.50. This is a full-time position, 30 hours per week, (shift pattern Monday to Friday). Shifts range between 07:00 - 16:30, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality. Free meals on duty, free on-site parking. You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats. We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits. You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within. We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.