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Retail Assistant - Part Time, Early Starts

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Farmfoods

1mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a friendly, reliable, and hardworking attitude, enjoy a busy environment, and be flexible with shifts to support your team when needed.
  • You will greet customers, assist them in finding products, provide friendly service at the tills, handle stock deliveries, and collaborate with your team to maintain a clean and safe store environment.

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 are the working hours for the Retail Assistant position?

The Retail Assistant position requires a minimum of 16 hours worked over 4 days each week, with shifts starting early in the morning.

Is this position suitable for someone who cannot work early mornings?

No, this position may not be suitable if you are not available for early morning work.

What is the hourly pay for the Retail Assistant position?

The pay depends on your age; it is £9.40 per hour for ages 16-20 and £11.54 per hour for ages 21 and older.

What benefits do Retail Assistants receive?

Retail Assistants receive 6 weeks of holiday each year, great training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, and free life assurance.

What qualities are required for this position?

Candidates need a friendly, positive, hard-working approach, reliability, and a bit of flexibility regarding shift hours.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within the company?

Yes, there are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods, including potential promotions to Shop and Area Manager positions from within the organization.

What is the company culture like at Farmfoods?

Farmfoods prides itself on a family business atmosphere with ambition, focusing on great value, quality products, and providing a friendly customer experience.

Will I be required to do tasks other than serving customers?

Yes, Retail Assistants will need to handle stock deliveries, assist with cleaning, and complete stock rotation routines, in addition to serving customers.

How far in advance are shift rotas planned?

Shift rotas are planned three weeks in advance, taking into consideration your commitments outside of work.

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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.