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Retail Assistant - Part Time

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Farmfoods

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You should be friendly, hardworking, reliable, enjoy a busy environment, and have some flexibility for shifts to work well in a small team while covering for colleagues during holidays.
  • You will greet customers, assist with product location, provide friendly service at the tills, handle stock during deliveries, and help maintain a clean and safe shop environment with your team.

Requirements

  • A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.
  • To enjoy being busy as there is always something to do. You’ll jump from putting out deliveries to serving on the till, helping customers on the shop floor, completing important cleaning and stock rotation routines and more!
  • To be reliable as you will be an important part of a small team. Your colleagues and customers will depend upon to do your best on each shift and not let the team down.
  • A bit of flexibility when it comes to your shifts. When other members of your team are off enjoying their holidays, we may need you to work slightly different hours to cover for them. Rota’s are planned three weeks in advance and your commitments outside of work will always be taken into consideration when planning your shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Make all of our customers feel welcome with a friendly smile and simple hello.
  • Help customers find the items that they are looking for.
  • Give a fast and friendly service at the tills, always offering help to pack and leaving a good impression with a friendly thank you and goodbye.
  • Handle stock with care whilst working deliveries, quickly placing products into our freezers and onto our shelves ready for our customers to buy.
  • Work with the rest of your team to complete the daily and weekly routines that keep our shops safe, clean and tidy.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Retail Assistant - Part Time.

How many hours will I be expected to work?

You will be expected to work a minimum of 12 hours over 3 days each week.

What are the working hours for the Retail Assistant position?

The shifts will vary, including weekends, and are planned three weeks in advance.

What is the pay rate for a Retail Assistant?

The pay depends on your age: £9.40 per hour for ages 16-20 and £11.54 per hour for ages 21 and over.

What benefits are offered in this position?

Benefits include 6 weeks holiday per year, great training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount across shops, a smart uniform, and free life assurance.

What kind of skills are needed for this job?

You will need a friendly, positive attitude, the ability to work well under pressure, reliability, and flexibility regarding shifts.

Can I apply for this position if I am currently studying?

Yes, many people take this part-time role while studying at school, college, or university as it fits well around their commitments.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement within the company?

Yes, there are many opportunities for career advancement, and the company promotes from within, offering pathways to Shop and Area Manager positions.

What qualities are important for a Retail Assistant at Farmfoods?

Important qualities include a friendly demeanor, hard work, reliability, and a willingness to jump between various tasks.

Will the shifts change frequently?

Shift changes may occur when other team members are on holiday, but your commitments outside of work will be taken into consideration when planning your shifts.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1954
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Farmfoods, a Scottish family business, has served Great Britain for over 60 years. From a butcher shop in Aberdeen we have grown to more than 300 stores and four distribution centres nationwide. We work hard to bring you the best value on the food your family enjoys and on the household essentials your family needs.