SPAR Seaton Carew - Retail Assistant

James Hall; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local retail company is seeking a SPAR Retail Assistant to deliver exceptional customer service while managing stock and cash handling. This role offers full training, a supportive environment for personal development, and various perks including a loyalty award, 20% staff discount, and apprenticeship opportunities. Located in Seaton Carew, this position is ideal for those passionate about retail and customer service.

Benefits

Loyalty Award

Apprenticeships and further training

Staff Discount

Learning and Development

Grocery Aid support

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, hardworking, and passionate about customer service.
• Full training is provided, especially 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.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Passion for customer service

Job description

Overview

Role overview: SPAR Retail Assistant. Contract Type: Temporary (12 month contract). Hours of work: 10 hours per week. Location: SPAR Seaton Carew, 50 Elizabeth Way, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, Durham, TS25 2AX. Salary: Competitive.

About the employer

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.

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 we're looking for

We need individuals who are reliable, hardworking and passionate about customer service! We will offer full training so dont 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 payday 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.