SPAR Sandringham Rd - Retail Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Preston is seeking a Retail Assistant to provide excellent customer service and maximize sales. The role offers comprehensive training and development opportunities for candidates, regardless of retail experience. Staff will enjoy benefits such as a loyalty award, staff discounts, and access to training. The position is permanent with 25 hours of work per week.

Benefits

Loyalty Award

Apprenticeships and further training

Staff Discount

Access to fully funded training

24/7 confidential support helpline

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking, and passionate about customer service.
• No previous retail experience required as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales by delivering excellent customer service.
• Control costs and manage stock levels.
• Handle cash and operate the till.
• Maintain store security according to company procedures.

Job description

Role overview

SPAR Retail Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 25 hours per week

Location: SPAR 3/5 Sandringham Road, Walton-le-dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4QN

Salary: Competitive

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 £0.45 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 – You will receive a current store discount of 20%.
• Learning and Development – In-house learning and development team providing access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised qualifications.
• Grocery Aid – 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential; offers support 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.