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SUEZ

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • £20.9K
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • You will be passionate about the environment and in particular this re-use project, with prior retail experience and a real enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service.
  • Either you will have knowledge of recycling and upcycling, or willing to rapidly develop it, but you should have an understanding of maintaining stock, merchandising and the ability to handle financial aspects of retail, along with:
  • A flexible attitude to work as shift work and weekend work will be required.
  • The confidence to initially work alone in the re-use shop (until volunteers are recruited).
  • Excellent teamwork skills as you will also work closely with site staff on the HWRCs.

Responsibilities

  • Merchandising stock, organising, preparing, pricing and presenting donations for sale, to increase sales and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Mananage stock and communicate to the re-use hub manager what stock the shop needs delivering.
  • Operate the cash register, counting / reconciling cash and credit card receipts, processing returns and refunds
  • Ensure goods are sold at appropriate value and all rejected items are disposed of appropriately.
  • Make certain that collections and deliveries are arranged in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
  • Maintain the security of the shop premises, stock and cash.
  • You'll be expected to promote the values of the shop and the charitable nature of the re-use scheme in Greater Manchester, at the same time as providing excellent customer experience to encourage repeat custom and the smooth and profitable running of the shop.

FAQs

What is the role of a Re-use Shop Operative?

The Re-use Shop Operative is responsible for the daily running of the re-use shop at Boysnope Wharf, including merchandising stock, preparing and pricing donations for sale, managing cash transactions, and maintaining the overall security and organization of the shop.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours for the Re-use Shop Operative role are 35 hours per week, following a 4 On 4 Off shift pattern that includes weekends. Start times are typically from 07:45 am to 06:15 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break.

Is driving required for this job?

Yes, a driving license is essential as the Re-use Shop Operative may be requested to cover other shops in Greater Manchester.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for the Re-use Shop Operative position is £20,892.31 per annum, which is approximately £11.44 per hour.

What qualifications or experience are required to apply for this position?

Candidates should have prior retail experience and a strong enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service. A passion for the environment, knowledge of recycling and upcycling, as well as the ability to handle stock management and financial transactions, are also required.

What kind of working environment can I expect?

The Re-use Shop Operative will work in a re-use shop at a Household Waste Recycling Centre, collaborating closely with site staff and potentially managing the shop independently until volunteers are recruited.

Is there any flexibility in the work schedule?

Yes, candidates should have a flexible attitude towards work, as shift work and weekend availability are required for this position.

What are the potential benefits of working for SUEZ?

By joining SUEZ, you would have the opportunity to contribute to innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for waste management, while also enjoying professional and personal fulfillment through your work in the re-use initiative.

SUEZ

Shaping a sustainable environment, now!

Consulting
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1988
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are at the dawn of the resource revolution. Faced with global population growth, increasing urbanisation and climate change, it is essential to radically change how our resources are managed and used. SUEZ uses innovation and collaboration to implement smart and sustainable resource management solutions: optimising how water is used thanks to information technologies, creating alternative water resources, recycling and recovering energy from waste. The Group supplies drinking water to 92 million people, provides wastewater treatment services for 65 million people, collects waste from almost 50 million people, recovers 14 million tonnes of waste per year and generates 5,138 GWh of local and renewable energy