SPAR Bedlington - Retail Assistant

James Hall; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in the North East is seeking a Retail Assistant for their SPAR store in Bedlington. The role involves maximizing sales through excellent customer service, stock management, and till operations. Ideal for individuals passionate about service with opportunities for training and progression. The role offers a competitive salary, staff discounts, and support from an experienced team.

Benefits

Loyalty Award

Apprenticeships and further training

Staff Discount - 20%

Learning and Development opportunities

Grocery Aid support service

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking individuals with a passion for customer service.
• Full training provided, suitable for first-time retail workers.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales by delivering excellent customer service.
• Controlling costs and waste.
• Till operation and cash handling.
• Controlling and replenishing stock levels.
• Maintaining security within the store according to Company procedures.

Job description

Overview

SPAR Bedlington Retail Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 18 hours per week

Location: SPAR Bedlington, 37 Station Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5PP

Salary: Competitive

Through our company owned stores division, G&E Murgatroyd, we own and operate over 150 SPAR stores across the north of England and are proud to offer our customers a modern and convenient shopping experience.

Our SPAR colleagues from retail stores to Head office are an amazing and integral part of the James Hall & Co family. We understand the importance of our stores in the communities they serve, and we are excited to continue expanding in the future.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales by delivering excellent customer service.
• Controlling costs and waste
• Till operation and cash handling
• Controlling and replenishing stock levels
• Maintaining security within the store according to Company procedures

What you will bring

We need individuals who are reliable, hardworking and passionate about customer service! We will offer full training so don't worry if this is your first job in retail. We will also support you in any way we can if you want to take advantage of the development and progression opportunities we can offer you.

Why choose us?

• Loyalty Award – You are the most important part of our business and the relationships you build with our customers is what makes us special. As a new store colleague, you will receive an additional £0.55 per hour which will be paid to you in a lump sum on the pay day after your anniversary date.
• Apprenticeships and further training – We believe in investing in our colleagues and that is why you will have ample opportunity to gain relevant qualifications and progress within the business.
• Staff Discount – You will receive a current store discount of 20%.
• Learning and Development – You will benefit from our in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised qualifications.
• Grocery Aid - We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offers a wide range of other services to support you across financial, practical and emotional issues.