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Barnardo's

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Preston

AI generated summary

  • You should have retail experience, cash handling skills, customer service background, ability to work independently, fashion knowledge, and basic IT skills.
  • You will provide excellent customer service, organize and price stock, encourage donations, implement promotions, maintain cleanliness, and rotate stock daily to ensure freshness.

Requirements

  • Experience of working in a retail environment due to the nature of the store.
  • Experience of cash handling
  • Working in a customer service environment
  • Experience of working on own initiative
  • Knowledge of working in a fashion environment
  • Basic IT skills

Responsibilities

  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Organising Stock, Pricing and Steaming stock before going on the shop floor.
  • Ensuring Stock is generated over the door by members of the public and ensuring donors sign up for gift aid.
  • Implement any promotion in the store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager or your Store Manager.
  • Achieve and maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and cleanliness throughout the Store, including the sales floor and stockroom areas.
  • Actively encourage the public to donate saleable stock.
  • Rotate stock on a daily basis so that no garment remains on the shop floor for any longer than the agreed time limits.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Shop Assistant, also referred to as Store Associate.

What is the location of the store?

The store is located at Unit 3, Beacon Retail Park, Westfield Road, Claughton-on-Brook, Preston, PR3 0EN.

What are the working hours for this position?

The position requires working 28 hours per week.

Is this position temporary or permanent?

This is a fixed-term contract until 30th April 2025.

What are the key responsibilities of a Store Associate?

Key responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, visual merchandising, organizing stock, ensuring cleanliness, and encouraging public donations.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Ideal candidates should have experience in a retail environment, cash handling, customer service, and basic IT skills, with knowledge of working in a fashion environment being a plus.

Are there any benefits associated with this position?

Yes, benefits include annual leave, flexible working arrangements, a pension plan, cycle-to-work schemes, employee discounts, and access to an employee assistance program.

Will I need to undergo a background check for this job?

Yes, successful candidates are required to consent to a Basic criminal records check as part of the recruitment process.

What is the pay rate for this position?

The pay rate for this position is £12.00 per hour.

How do I apply for this position?

You can apply for this position through the specified application process provided in the job advertisement.

Is weekend work required for this role?

Yes, weekend work will be a key part of the role.

What date is the interview for this position?

The interview date will be specified in the job advert, and it will be the only date available for interviews.

When should I apply for this position?

It is recommended to apply as soon as possible due to the high volume of applications, as the advert may close before the displayed closing date.

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Barnardo's

We're Barnardo's 👋 We're here to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.

Non-profit
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1866
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Barnardo’s is the children’s charity with the largest number of services on the ground in the UK: we run over 960 services in local communities. Our work includes reaching and helping children who have been sexually exploited, young people leaving the care system, children with a parent in prison and families struggling to cope. We find loving adoptive homes and foster placements for children in care.