Tongue Grocery Store - Full & Part-Time Opportunities

WildLand Limited; Lairg; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused retail team in Lairg is looking for a part-time team member for their grocery store. The role involves providing excellent customer service, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment, and supporting store operations. Ideal candidates should be friendly, reliable, and open to learning, with training provided. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary

Flexible shifts

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience is a bonus, but full training will be provided.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Requires a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Represent WildLand Values and be a positive Team Player.
• Act as a friendly first point of contact for customers.
• Ensure the shop remains clean and tidy at all times.
• Support the re-opening of the Post Office with provided training.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Reliable and punctual

Open to learning

Job description

One Wild Team

“In nature, nothing stands alone. The whole supports the parts, and at the same time, the parts support the whole. And they do so effortlessly."

Team: Hospitality Retail

Reporting Line: Shop Manager

Location: Tongue Grocery Store & Post Office

Hours: The Store is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, six days a week. Part-time contracts (permanent and casual) available with flexible shifts (mornings, afternoons, or 2–3 days per week).

Salary and Benefits: Highly Competitive Salary and Benefits

The Role

The Tongue Grocery Store is a hub within the local community and serves not just to provide essential produce but is a place where people can chat and connect with others, thereby providing a vital service to the area.

Key Duties

• Be a positive Team Player and represent WildLand Values at all times.
• Comply with all Health & Safety Policies & Procedures.
• Be a friendly and welcoming first point of contact for anyone coming into the Store
• Help customers to find and pack items
• Ensure tills are accurately used and float is monitored
• Ensure shelves are well stocked and restocked, monitoring sell-buy dates and replacing produce
• Open and close the Store as required ensuring that all security measures are in place
• Support the re-opening of the Post Office (training provided)
• Provide local information and directions to anyone in need
• Be a supportive team member to colleagues
• Be available to work pre-opening and post-closing hours (8-9am and 5-6pm)
• Ensure the shop remains clean and tidy at all times, including shelves, floors, and customer areas.

Who you are

• Friendly, approachable, and committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere
• Reliable and punctual, ensuring consistency in your role
• Open to learning; prior retail experience is a bonus, but full training will be provided

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment, being part of WildLand means contributing to the regeneration and preservation of one of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes. Join us and be part of something truly special.

Please be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. Therefore, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered. It is also a requirement that the applicant holds a valid UK driving licence.