Stores Assistant

Faith Recruitment Ltd; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Store Assistant to join our client's locations, including Waterlooville. The role involves receiving deliveries, stocking shelves, and helping customers in a busy retail environment. You will work as part of a team, ensuring stores are well-organized, clean and efficient.

The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, organised and able to lift stock safely, with good communication skills and a flexible approach to duties.

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality required.
• Organised and detail-oriented.
• Customer-focused with good communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a busy, physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload deliveries.
• Check deliveries against orders and report discrepancies.
• Move and store stock, replenish shelves.
• Assist customers and provide friendly service.
• Keep stockrooms and shop floor tidy and organized.
• Assist with stock checks and stocktaking.
• Ensure product displays are neat and correctly located.
• Follow health & safety procedures.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Hardworking

Positive attitude

Organised

Team player

Good communication

Customer service

Able to lift/move stock

Follow instructions

Flexible

Job description

Store Assistant

Location: Waterlooville

About the Role

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Store Assistants to join our teams across our clients locations in Bracknell, Ascot, Alton, Leatherhead and Walton and Waterlooville.

The role will be varied and hands-on, with responsibility for helping to ensure the store is well stocked, organised and running efficiently. You will be involved in receiving deliveries, checking and putting away stock, replenishing shelves and assisting customers when required.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys a practical, busy working environment, takes pride in keeping things organised and is comfortable working as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and unload deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Check deliveries against orders and report any discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Move, organise and store stock in the appropriate locations.
• Replenish shelves and maintain good stock levels.
• Ensure products are displayed neatly and in the correct locations.
• Keep stockrooms, storage areas and shop-floor areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Assist with stock checks and regular stocktaking.
• Help monitor stock levels and highlight any shortages or issues.
• Prepare stock for customer collection or delivery where required.
• Assist with general store duties and maintain a safe working environment.
• Provide friendly and helpful customer service when required.
• Assist customers with locating products and answering basic queries.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the store.
• Follow company procedures relating to health & safety, stock handling and customer service.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required by the Store Manager.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Has a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved.
• Is organised and has good attention to detail.
• Is physically able to handle deliveries and move stock safely.
• Works well independently as well as part of a team.
• Has good communication and customer service skills.
• Is comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Can follow instructions and company procedures.
• Has a flexible approach to the role and is willing to undertake a variety of duties.

Previous experience in a retail, warehouse, stockroom or customer service environment would be beneficial, but full training can be provided for the right candidate.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be someone who is hands-on, dependable and customer-focused, with a willingness to help wherever needed. You should take pride in maintaining high standards and enjoy being part of a team.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants should be comfortable with regular lifting, moving and handling of stock and deliveries