Customer Service Assistant

Heart of England Co-operative Society; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £12.71

Job summary

Heart of England Co-operative Society in Meriden is recruiting for Customer Service Assistants to join our food store team. This part-time role offers a clear pathway to Team Leader and Store Manager positions and includes comprehensive training.

We provide a supportive retail environment with progression, development opportunities, and a competitive hourly rate. You will be visible on the shop floor, helping customers and keeping the store running at pace.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a strong customer focus and a positive attitude.
• Reliability and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment is needed.
• Great teamwork and communication skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, helpful, and efficient service to customers.
• Keep shelves stocked, well-presented, and shop floor ready.
• Handle deliveries, replenishment, and stock rotation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Support promotions and merchandising activities.
• Work as part of a team to achieve store targets.

Skills

Customer focus

Reliability

Retail pace

Teamwork

Job description

Looking to start or grow your retail career? We’re recruiting Customer Service Assistants to join our food store team

Meriden |12 hours per week | Permanent

This is more than just a shop floor role – it’s your opportunity to build a career in retail, with a clear pathway toTeam Leader and Store Manager roles.

About Us

At the Heart of England Co-operative Society, we’ve been serving our communities since 1832. As an independent Co-operative, we put people at the heart of everything we do – from our customers and members to our colleagues.With continued growth across our food stores, now is a great time to join us and develop your career.

What You’ll Do

As a Customer Service Assistant, you’ll play a key role in keeping our store running smoothly while delivering a great shopping experience:

• Deliver friendly, helpful, and efficient service to every customer
• Keep shelves fully stocked, well-presented, and shop floor ready
• Handle deliveries, replenishment, and stock rotation
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety
• Support promotions and merchandising activity
• Work as part of a team to achieve store targets

You’ll be visible on the shop floor, ready to help customers and step in wherever needed to keep the store running at pace.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong customer focus and positive attitude
• Reliability and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
• Great teamwork and communication skills

Retail experience is helpful, but not essential – we’ll provide full training.

Why Join Us?

Progression & Development

• Clear pathway toTeam Leader and Store Manager roles
• Ongoing training and development to support your career growth
• Opportunities across our expanding store network

Colleague Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of£12.71
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discount across our stores
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

Build Your Future with Us

If you’re looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and progress in a supportive retail environment, we’d love to hear from you.