Stock Assistant - Argos

Sainsbury's; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Stock Assistant to enhance the customer shopping experience through effective stock management and teamwork. The role involves assisting on the shop floor, maintaining cleanliness, and embracing digital tools. With competitive training and benefits, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment focused on growth and development.

Benefits

10%-15% discount card at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with company match

Sainsbury’s share schemes

Shopping discounts on various services

Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be above school-leaving age.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to work various shifts including weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a great shopping experience by efficiently picking stock.
• Maintain a tidy stock room and assist on the shop floor.
• Build product knowledge to provide helpful recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Digital Literacy

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure our customers have a great shopping experience by picking stock quickly and efficiently to encourage repeat visits.
• Maintain a neat and tidy stock room, manage deliveries, and assist on the shop floor as required.
• Build knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide helpful recommendations.

What makes a great Argos Colleague:

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environment, and thrives as part of a team.
• Willing to work flexibly and productively; full training will be provided in various skills, offering opportunities to learn and develop, including assisting in other store areas such as serving customers when needed.
• Embraces using new digital tools and technology to perform your role effectively.
• Attentive to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter-free to enhance the shopping experience.

Working for us has great rewards:

We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training, including:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks – provided in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – company matches between 4-7.5% of your contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – opportunity to buy shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support and guidance.

Please note: Our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early applications.

An inclusive place to work and shop:

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can reach their potential and every customer feels welcome.

Our support includes enhanced discretionary leave for families, resources for colleagues and their teams, and internal networks to promote representation and remove barriers. We offer development opportunities like mentorship, training, and career pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.

Reasonable adjustments: If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will support you.

Responsibilities:

As a Stock Assistant, you’ll ensure products are correctly stored and ready for customers, supporting our goal of outstanding convenience, choice, and value across our product range.

Eligibility:

• You must be above the school-leaving age in your country (School leaving age - GOV.UK).
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Most roles are part-time across various shifts, including weekdays and weekends, scheduled to fit your availability, which may vary weekly.