Stockroom Assistant/Sales Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local employment initiative in Newtownards seeks a Stock/Sales Assistant to manage inventory and support sales operations. The role involves unpacking deliveries, organizing stock, and assisting customers with inquiries. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to lift items. The position offers flexible hours up to 25 per week. Training is provided, making it suitable for those without previous experience. This is a temporary role with a total of 2 vacancies.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for customer interactions.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items as part of daily tasks.
• Organisational skills are required for stock management.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, inspect, and record deliveries using scanners/manual records.
• Label and store items in an orderly fashion.
• Restock merchandise to sales floor and prepare outgoing orders.
• Inspect stock for damage and report issues.
• Greet and assist customers and answer product inquiries.
• Demonstrate products and inform customers about promotions.
• Operate POS systems and process payments and returns.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Physical ability to lift/move heavy items

Organisational skills

Previous retail or customer service experience

Job description

Street Life are seeking a Stock/Sales Assistant to support inventory handling and stockroom organization, keeping an efficient supply flow to the sales floor or other departments. This role will enhance customer experience and support sales operations through direct service, merchandising, and front‑of‑house assistance.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, inspect, and book in deliveries using scanners/manual records; record discrepancies.
• Label, arrange, and store items in an orderly fashion; maintain stockroom cleanliness.
• Restock merchandise to sales floor; prepare outgoing orders and deliveries.
• Inspect stock for damage or defects and report issue.
• Greet and assist customers; assess needs; answer product inquiries.
• Inform customers about features, promotions, and pricing; demonstrate products.
• Operate POS systems; process payments, returns, and exchanges.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to lift/move heavy items.
• Organisational skills.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Further Information

Working hours: up to 25 hours per week, flexible as approved by a Work Coach, and extra hours may be offered. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JobStart is open to working‑age benefit claimants who are deemed eligible by a work coach. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your work coach via your journal. If you are in receipt of any other working‑age benefit, contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office at 0800 001 5782.

Location: Newtownards. Contract type: temporary. Number of vacancies: 2.