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Retail Assistant - Part Time

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Farmfoods

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You need a friendly, hard-working attitude, reliability in a team, flexibility with shifts, and a willingness to stay busy with various tasks like serving and maintaining stock.
  • You will warmly greet customers, assist them in finding products, provide quick and friendly service at the tills, handle stock deliveries, and maintain a clean and safe store environment with your team.

Requirements

  • You will need:
  • 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 are the working hours for the Retail Assistant position?

The Retail Assistant position requires a minimum of 12 hours worked over 3 days each week, including weekends.

What is the pay rate for this position?

The pay rate depends on your 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 the job?

Yes, employees receive 6 weeks holiday each year, training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, and free life assurance.

Is previous retail experience required for this role?

Previous experience is not specifically required, but a friendly, positive, and hard-working approach to work is essential.

Will I have a flexible work schedule?

Yes, you will need a bit of flexibility in your shifts, especially to cover for team members during their holidays.

What kind of training and development opportunities are available?

Farmfoods offers great training programs, and there are opportunities to promote to Shop and Area Manager positions from within.

What qualities are important for a successful Retail Assistant?

Important qualities include a friendly disposition, reliability, the ability to work in a busy environment, and flexibility in scheduling.

Can I work this job while studying?

Yes, many people work part-time at Farmfoods to earn extra money while studying at school, college, or university.

How is the work environment at Farmfoods?

The work environment at Farmfoods is focused on teamwork, customer service, and maintaining clean and tidy shops with a friendly atmosphere.

What is the application process for this position?

Interested candidates should apply directly through our recruitment channels, submitting a CV and any necessary details as instructed in the job listing.

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Farmfoods

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.