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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, hard-working, reliable, and enjoy a busy environment. Flexibility in shifts is needed to support the team during absences, with commitments considered in scheduling.
  • You will warmly greet customers, assist them in finding items, provide quick service at the tills, manage stock deliveries, and collaborate with your team to maintain a clean and safe store.

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 work each week?

You will work a minimum of 16 hours per week over 4 days.

What are the working hours for this position?

You will be required to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, starting from 7 each week.

What is the pay rate for this position?

The pay rate varies by age: £9.40 per hour for ages 16-20 and £11.54 per hour for ages 21 and over.

Are there any benefits included with this job?

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

What are the main responsibilities of a Retail Assistant?

Responsibilities include welcoming customers, helping customers find items, providing service at the tills, handling stock deliveries, and maintaining cleanliness in the shop.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for a friendly, positive, and hard-working individual who enjoys being busy, is reliable, and has some flexibility with shifts.

Can I apply for this role while studying?

Yes, many people take this part-time job to earn money while studying at school, college, or university.

Are there opportunities for career advancement?

Yes, there are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods, including training programs and promotions to management positions.

What is the company culture like at Farmfoods?

Farmfoods is a family business that values great customer service, quality products, and maintaining clean and tidy shops with a friendly team.

What is the contract information for this position?

The position is classified as PTRA, with 16 hours per week over 4 days.

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.