Store Assistant – Part-Time

Heron Foods Limited; North East; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Staff Discount

Career Progression

Health & Wellbeing Support

Additional Perks

Job summary

Heron Foods Limited is seeking a part-time Store Assistant in Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NB. Pay is up to £12.71 per hour, with 8 hours per week. You will unload deliveries, stock shelves, greet customers and support the team to hit daily targets.

This role offers a friendly, busy retail environment with opportunities for progression and staff perks. Prior retail or hospitality experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Enjoy helping customers and being part of a team.
• Positive, can-do approach to your work.
• Able to handle a busy retail environment confidently.
• Experience in retail, sales or hospitality is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Retail experience

Hospitality experience

Job description

Up to £12.71 per hour (depending on age)

Hours

8

Contract

Permanent

Location

Start Your Next Chapter: Store Assistant – Part-Time
Location: Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NB
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Hours: 8 hours per week

Be Part of Something Bigger
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.

Why Join Us?
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
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.

What We’re Looking For
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).

Also Known As:
This role may also be advertised or searched as: Retail Assistant, Sales Assistant, Customer Service Assistant, Shop Floor Assistant, Convenience Store Worker, Retail Operative, Stock Assistant, or Part-Time Store Worker. If you’re looking for a flexible, active role with real team spirit—this could be the perfect fit.

Apply Today
We may close applications early, so don’t wait! Apply now and take your first step into something exciting.

Heron Foods is proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences to join our team.