SPAR Blyth - Retail Assistant

James Hall; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Retail Assistant for their SPAR store in Blyth. This part-time role requires excellent customer service skills and a passion for helping customers. Full training will be provided, making it suitable for those new to retail. Benefits include additional pay after the anniversary date, apprenticeships, a 20% staff discount, and access to training resources.

Benefits

Staff discount

Loyalty award

Apprenticeships and training

Access to Grocery Aid support

Qualifications

• Passion for customer service.
• Reliability and hard work.
• Willingness to learn and train.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales with excellent service.
• Control costs and manage stock.
• Operate till and handle cash.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Hardworking

Job description

Role overview

SPAR Retail Assistant



Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work:16 hours per week

Location: SPAR Blyth, 19 Brierley Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5PP

Salary: Competitive



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.