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Retail Assistant - Part Time, Evenings & Weekends

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Farmfoods

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Part-time
    Entry Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Manchester

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, Evenings & Weekends. **Question: Where is the job located?** Answer: The position is located in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. **Question: What are the working hours for this position?** Answer: The position requires a minimum of 16 hours of work over 4 days each week, including weekday evenings and all day on Saturday and Sunday. **Question: What is the pay rate for this job?** Answer: The pay depends on your age: £9.40 per hour for ages 16-20 and £11.54 per hour for ages 21 and above. **Question: What additional benefits do employees receive?** Answer: Employees benefit from 6 weeks of holiday each year, great training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount across all shops, a smart uniform, and free life assurance. **Question: What are the primary responsibilities of a Retail Assistant?** Answer: Responsibilities include providing a friendly welcome to customers, assisting with finding items, providing fast service at the tills, handling stock carefully during deliveries, and maintaining a clean and tidy shop environment. **Question: What qualities or traits does Farmfoods look for in a Retail Assistant?** Answer: Farmfoods seeks candidates who are friendly, positive, hardworking, reliable, flexible, and enjoy being busy with a variety of tasks. **Question: Is this position suitable for someone who has other commitments, such as school or family?** Answer: Yes, many people work at Farmfoods to earn extra money while studying or managing other commitments, as the part-time hours can accommodate various schedules. **Question: Are there opportunities for advancement within the company?** Answer: Yes, there are opportunities for career advancement, with many employees starting as Retail Assistants and later being promoted to Shop and Area Manager positions. **Question: What is the company culture at Farmfoods?** Answer: Farmfoods has a family business culture focused on providing great value, quality products, and a friendly customer experience. Employees play a vital role in representing the company to its customers.

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.