Store Assistant

Heron Foods; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Career progression

Health & wellbeing

Long service rewards

Job summary

Heron Foods is seeking a hands-on Store Assistant to join our busy UK stores. You’ll be involved in daily tasks from unloading deliveries to stocking shelves and assisting customers, all while contributing to a welcoming shopping environment.

Ideal candidates will enjoy teamwork, stay positive under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced retail setting. We offer a supportive team, staff perks, and opportunities to grow with the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, sales, or hospitality is helpful.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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