Store Assistant - Newport

Wynnstay Group PLC; Telford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus UK bank hols

Employee Discount at Wynnstay Stores

Job summary

Wynnstay Group is seeking an experienced Agricultural Store Assistant at our Newport Store, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional service for farmers. 40 hours per week, temporary 12 months, you will process cash and credit, advise on farming products, and help manage stock while delivering friendly, professional service in a rural retail setting.

Join a well-established, values-led organisation with a turnover of £613 million and 900+ colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills to support a wide range of customer needs.
• Experience in a retail or customer-facing role, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach and the ability to use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Processing cash and credit transactions accurately in a busy agricultural retail environment.
• Identifying customer needs and maximising sales opportunities through excellent service and knowledge of agricultural products.
• Building strong relationships with customers, providing timely and accurate advice on products.
• Supporting team members with product knowledge and assisting in managing stock levels, especially during seasonal promotions and campaigns.
• Always delivering a high standard of service, ensuring a friendly, helpful, and professional experience for all customers.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Stock management

Proactive

Job description

40 hours per week, Temporary 12 months

Wynnstay Group is seeking a motivated and experienced Agricultural Store Assistant at our busy Newport Store, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional service for our valued farmer customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the helm of a well-established and respected store at the heart of a rural community. If you bring a passion for agriculture, strong leadership skills, and a proven background in retail management, you'll play a key role in driving performance during an exciting period of growth and transformation for Wynnstay.

Responsibilities

• Processing cash and credit transactions accurately in a busy agricultural retail environment
• Identifying customer needs and maximising sales opportunities through excellent service and knowledge of agricultural products
• Building strong relationships with customers, providing timely and accurate advice on products
• Supporting team members with product knowledge and assisting in managing stock levels, especially during seasonal promotions and campaigns
• Always delivering a high standard of service, ensuring a friendly, helpful, and professional experience for all customers

Essential

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to professionally support a wide range of customer needs
• Experience in a retail or customer-facing role, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Self‑motivated, with a proactive approach and the ability to use own initiative
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges as part of the role
• Awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace.

Desirable

• Agricultural background or knowledge of farming products and practices (preferable)
• RAMA (Registered Animal Medicines Advisor) qualified or willing to undertake training

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Employee Discount at Wynnstay Stores
• Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of £613 million and over 900 colleagues nationwide

If you share our values and want to be part of a business that works together to support people, communities and the future of farming, we welcome your application to Wynnstay Group