Store Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Career progression

Health & wellbeing support

Colleague rewards

Job summary

Heron Foods is seeking a reliable, hands-on Store Assistant to support daily store operations. You’ll unload deliveries, organise stock, and ensure shelves are neat and fully stocked to create an excellent shopping experience.

You’ll greet customers, assist when needed, and work with your team to hit daily targets while upholding store standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

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