Temporary Store Assistant - Part-Time (8 Hours/Week)

Heron Foods; Rough Hills; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A fast-growing retailer is seeking a dedicated Retail Assistant to provide excellent customer service and maintain store standards. You will keep shelves stocked and offer assistance to customers while working collaboratively with your team. Ideal candidates enjoy a busy retail environment and have a positive, can-do attitude. Benefits include a 10% staff discount, career progression opportunities, and health support.

Benefits

10% Staff Discount

Career Progression

Health & Wellbeing Support

Additional Perks

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.

Responsibilities

• Keep shelves neat, tidy, and fully stocked.
• Greet customers and offer assistance when needed.
• Work together with your team to meet daily targets.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Confidence in busy environments

Positive attitude

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Qualifications & Expectations

• 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).

About the Company

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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