Store Assistant

Heron Foods; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 10%

Career progression

Health & wellbeing support

Long service recognition

Job summary

Heron Foods in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable, hands-on Store Assistant to join our team. In this busy store role, you’ll help unload deliveries, stock shelves, greet customers and support your colleagues to hit daily targets.

You’ll thrive on teamwork, stay flexible and bring a positive attitude, with opportunities for career progression and staff benefits like discounts and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Enjoy helping customers and being part of a team.
• Can handle a busy retail environment with confidence.
• Experience in retail, sales, or hospitality (though not essential).

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and organise stock to keep stock flowing.
• Keep shelves neat, tidy and fully stocked for a great shopping experience.
• Greet customers and offer assistance with a friendly, helpful approach.
• Work with your team to meet daily targets and maintain store standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Job description

This is a hands-on, active role where you’ll be involved in all aspects of the store. Day-to-day, you’ll:

• Help unload and organise deliveries to keep stock flowing.
• Keep shelves neat, tidy, and fully stocked to provide a great shopping experience.
• Greet customers and offer assistance when needed with a friendly, helpful approach.
• Work together with your team to meet daily targets and maintain store standards.

Why It Works for You

Each shift is different-whether you’re stocking shelves, helping a customer, or supporting your team, you’ll stay engaged and active throughout. It’s a role that rewards teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy helping customers and being part of a team.
• Have a positive, can-do approach to your work.
• Can handle a busy retail environment with confidence.
• Have some experience in retail, sales, or hospitality (though it’s not essential).

At Heron Foods, we’re proud to be more than just a convenience store‑we’re a fast-growing retailer with over 340 stores across the UK. We’re currently looking for a reliable, friendly, and hands‑on Store Assistant to join our team.

When you work with us, you become part of a team that’s committed to helping each other and getting the job done right. In return, we offer:

• 10% Staff Discount at Heron Foods and B&M stores.
• Career Progression: Training and future development through programmes like Future Flyers.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: 24/7 GP access for you and your family, plus free, confidential advice.
• Additional Perks: Recognition for long service, colleague rewards, and more.

What You’ll Do