Shop Assistant

Company Details Confidential; Kilmallock; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised shared accommodation

Full training and development

Job summary

SPAR EXPRESS is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Assistant / Cashier in Ireland. Starting pay is €14.15 per hour with subsidised shared accommodation nearby. You will handle till operations, stock shelves, receive deliveries, and assist deli/bakery tasks.

Training is provided, and internal progression opportunities exist within a supportive rural store team. Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland and the EU, with good English, strong numeracy, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Ireland and the EU.
• Good level of spoken English.
• Strong numerical skills and accuracy with cash handling.
• Reliable, hygiene-conscious, and detail-oriented; a team player.
• Previous retail or cash-handling experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers at the till in a welcoming, efficient manner.
• Accurately processing payments and balancing cash drawers.
• Keeping shelves, counters, and back-store areas clean and well-presented.
• Receiving and checking stock deliveries, updating shelf-edge labels.
• Rotating products to minimise waste and maintain freshness.
• Assisting with deli/bakery operations and basic food preparation when required.

Skills

Customer Service

Hospitality

Flexibility

Initiative

Teamwork

Time Management

English Proficiency

Education

Level 4 (Leaving Certificate)

Job description

Multiple locations

SPAR EXPRESS, Unit 2/3, Spar Expr Service St, Bruff Rd, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, V35 YN76
O'Rourke's Cross , Bruree , Co. Limerick , V35 YY24
SPAR , Holycross , Bruff , Co. Limerick , V35 FP28

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Multiple locations

SPAR EXPRESS, Unit 2/3, Spar Expr Service St, Bruff Rd, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, V35 YN76
O'Rourke's Cross , Bruree , Co. Limerick , V35 YY24
SPAR , Holycross , Bruff , Co. Limerick , V35 FP28
JB Business in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick is seeking a friendly and efficient Retail Sales Assistant / Cashier to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, customer-focused individual to build a stable career in Irish retail, with full training provided and subsidised shared accommodation available locally.Starting pay is €14.15 per hour. Subsidised shared staff accommodation is offered in the Kilmallock/Bruree area, with rent between €100 and €150 per week. We provide comprehensive training in cash handling, merchandising, and Irish retail standards, along with ongoing support and opportunities to progress within the team.The role involves serving customers at the till, accurately processing payments and balancing cash drawers, maintaining clean and well-stocked shelves, receiving and checking deliveries, rotating stock to minimise waste, and assisting the deli or bakery with basic food preparation when required. You will work closely with the Person in Charge and the wider store team to keep the shop running smoothly.We welcome applications from EU citizens and anyone with the legal right to work in Ireland. Previous retail or cash-handling experience is an advantage but not essential — a positive attitude and willingness to learn matter most.Key Requirements - Applicants must be legally entitled to work within Ireland and the EU. Good level of spoken English (interviews conducted in English) Strong numerical skills and accuracy with cash handling Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Reliable, hygiene-conscious, and detail-oriented Self-motivated team player with a positive, can-do attitude Previous retail, cashier, or customer service experience is desirable but not essentialWhat we offer - €14.15 per hour starting pay Subsidised shared accommodation (€100–€150 per week) Full training in cash handling, merchandising, and Irish retail standards Stable, full-time role with minimum 6-month commitment Friendly rural community in Co. Limerick- Support obtaining a PPS number and opening an Irish bank account on arrival Opportunities for internal development and progressionKey Responsibilites - Serving customers at the till in a welcoming, efficient manner Accurately processing payments and balancing cash drawers according to policy- Keeping shelves, counters, and back-store areas clean and well-presented Receiving and checking stock deliveries, updating shelf-edge labels Rotating products to minimise waste and maintain freshness Assisting with deli/bakery operations and basic food preparation when required Supporting the Person in Charge and working effectively as part of the teamInitial interviews are conducted via WhatsApp video call to accommodate international applicants. Successful candidates arrange their own travel to Ireland; collection from Limerick can be arranged on arrival.

• Sector: wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Career Level

• Entry Level

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
• Minimum Qualification: Level 4 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Customer Service, Hospitality
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Initiative, Teamwork, Time Management
• Languages: English B2-Upper intermediate