SPAR Bishop Auckland - Retail Assistant

James Hall & Co; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hall & Co is seeking a Retail Assistant for their SPAR store in Bishop Auckland. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and managing store operations, offering full training to support new employees. You'll enjoy various benefits including a loyalty reward and employee discount, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Loyalty Award

Staff Discount (20%)

Training and Development Opportunities

Grocery Aid Support

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking individuals.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales by delivering excellent customer service.
• Control costs and waste, manage till operation and cash handling.
• Maintain security within the store according to company procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Reliability

Hardworking

Job description

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Client:

James Hall & Co

Location:

Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Contract Type:Permanent

Hours of work:24hoursper week

Location:SPAR Bishop Auckland, Brooklands, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6PW

Store Opening Times: 07:00 - 22:00

Through our company owned stores division, G&E Murgatroyd, we own and operate over 160 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.

More About the Role

As a Retail Assistant you will be at the forefront of providing amazing service to our customers!You will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team and take advantage of development opportunities through apprenticeships and in house training.

Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

• 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

A Few Things About You

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 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 –We want to make a difference where we can, that is why you will receive a current store discount of 20%.

Learning and Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why 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 offer a wide range of other fantastic services to support you when you need it across financial, practical and emotional issues.

Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.