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Customer Service Assistant

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

Requirements

  • Experience in a similar role would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.
  • You’ll be a fantastic communicator and not afraid to strike up conversations with anyone and everyone.
  • You’ll have excellent communication skills, and be a great team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
  • You’ll also have a keen enthusiasm for delivering great customer service and won’t be afraid to get stuck in and carry out day-to-day tasks.
  • Taking this friendly, helpful and caring attitude to the next level, you’ll also proactively engage in community activities.

Responsibilities

  • Helping customers with queries and requests
  • Merchandising stock, ensuring great availability for our customers
  • Assisting with stock control and replenishment
  • Working on the checkout serving customers
  • Helping keep the store clean, tidy and safe
  • Maintaining a high standard of customer service at all times

FAQs

What is the role of a Customer Service Assistant at Southern Co-op?

The Customer Service Assistant helps deliver excellent service, engages with customers, merchandises stock, assists with stock control, operates the checkout, maintains store cleanliness, and participates in community activities.

Is previous experience required for this position?

Experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for fantastic communicators, great team players with a positive 'can do' attitude, and individuals who have a keen enthusiasm for delivering great customer service.

What are the work hours for this position?

This is a part-time role, and specific work hours will be discussed during the interview process.

What community involvement is expected from Customer Service Assistants?

Customer Service Assistants are encouraged to proactively engage in community activities, such as volunteering and getting involved in good causes.

What benefits do employees receive at Southern Co-op?

Employees have access to a range of benefits, including a 20% colleague discount, 31 days of annual leave, healthcare plans, an employee assistance programme, a NEST pension, and more.

How can I grow my career at Southern Co-op?

Southern Co-op supports career growth through internal courses, apprenticeships, and various training opportunities.

How do I apply for the Customer Service Assistant position?

Interested candidates can apply through the Southern Co-op careers page or any designated application platform.

Are there any specific tasks associated with maintaining store cleanliness?

Yes, tasks include ensuring the store is tidy, safe, and presentable for customers at all times.

Can I expect to receive training for this position?

Yes, full training will be provided to ensure you are well-prepared for your role as a Customer Service Assistant.

We're an independent, regional co-operative owned by our 170,000+ members.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1873
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Southern Co-op is a large, independent, regional co-operative employing more than 4,000 people in communities across the south of England. We work for the benefit of local people and communities across the south of England providing for people’s every day needs through our food stores, funeral services, coffee shops in Berkshire, Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Somerset, Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire.

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