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Smyths Toys Superstores

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You should have retail experience in outdoor/bikes, nursery, gaming, or warehouse. Flexibility is key as stores operate 7 days a week. Temporary position to assess fit in retail.
  • You will restock the store overnight to prepare for the next day’s trading, primarily on weekends when business is busiest.

Requirements

  • Retail experience in the following areas is highly desirable, but not essential:
  • Outdoor/Bikes
  • Nursery
  • Software & Gaming
  • Backdoor/Warehouse
  • Our stores are open 7 days a week so we need our Sales Assistants to be as flexible as possible.
  • Initially, you will be hired on a temporary basis to give you the opportunity to see if you enjoy this fast paced world of retail.

Responsibilities

  • Typically, our Night Pack Assistants start work when the Store is closed to customers with the main purpose of restocking the Store to prepare for trading the following day. Weekends are our busiest trading days so it is likely that you will be required to work on these days.

FAQs

What are the typical working hours for a Night Pack Assistant?

The Night Pack Assistant typically starts work when the store is closed to customers, often working hours between 10pm and 7am.

Is prior retail experience required for this position?

Retail experience is highly desirable but not essential for the Night Pack Assistant role.

What is the pay rate for this job?

The pay rate is £11.70 per hour for those over 21, and £9.00 per hour for those under 21. For hours worked between 10pm and 7am, the rate is £13.45 for over 21’s and £10.35 for ages 18-20.

Are Night Pack Assistants expected to work on weekends?

Yes, Night Pack Assistants may be required to work on weekends, as these are the busiest trading days.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include 4 weeks annual leave, Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Cover, Employee Assistance Programme, in-store discount, and special life-event gifts among others.

Is this a permanent position?

No, this is a fixed-term contract position to initially allow employees to see if they enjoy working in this fast-paced retail environment.

What qualities are sought in the ideal candidate?

The ideal candidate should be passionate about detail, flexible with working hours, and possess the ability to multitask.

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Smyths Toys Superstores

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Smyths Toys Superstores are a leading provider of children's entertainment products and trade from over 100 stores throughout the UK and Ireland. Our stores are bursting with fun and excitement and offer the latest and greatest range of toys, video games, outdoor, baby, and pre-school products. We pride ourselves on offering the most competitive prices on the best possible selection of products and stock everything from dolls and action figures to baby products, video games and playsets. As the fastest growing toy retailer in the UK, we recognise the importance of putting our customers first and aim to achieve this through offering the best service at the best possible prices, all served through our unique brand of fun. We know that the best way to deliver this service is through the strength of our staff and we are constantly on the lookout for new members to join our team. In 2018 we acquired Toys R Us in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, adding a further 90 stores across central European. This brings our total number of stores across Ireland, the UK and Europe to over 200. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to join Smyths Toys. We have a number of exciting job opportunities available which represent an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and dynamic organisation with significant growth plans. Areas in which we recruit include Marketing, Buying, Logistics, IT, Customer Service, Accounting and Payroll functions, and Store Managers and Sales Assistants. There is promotional potential in all roles and we are seeking employees who are passionate, have the ability to work hard and have a strong desire to understand how the retail business works.