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Nights Airport Sales Assistant

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WHSmith

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need 5 years of continuous references, a criminal records check, and photographic ID (passport or UK driving licence) to apply.
  • You will provide excellent customer service, replenish stock, maintain a tidy store, ensure attractive displays, and support team members daily.

Requirements

  • 5 years continuous references – to gain an airport pass you will need to provide 5 years’ worth of either employment or education references without any gaps
  • Criminal Records Bureau Check – to be completed by WHSmith if your application is successful
  • Photographic ID i.e. passport or UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

  • Delivering an exceptional customer service to all our customers.
  • Carrying out stock replenishment, ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy and inviting for our customers to shop.
  • Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising helping customers find what they're looking for easily.
  • Being part of a team and supporting colleagues.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Nights Airport Sales Assistant position?

The working hours are 39 hours per week, with shifts from 19:30 to 07:30.

Is there a night premium for this role?

Yes, there is a night premium payment of £1.50 per hour extra for working between midnight and 5am.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for the Nights Airport Sales Assistant position is £11.50 per hour.

How many days a week will I be working?

You will be working 4 days on and 4 days off.

Is car parking available for staff?

Yes, there is free staff car parking available.

What are the travel options for the first four weeks of employment?

During the first 4 weeks, you can travel for free on the bus or Metrolink.

What are the airport requirements for this position?

The airport requirements include providing 5 years of continuous references, completing a Criminal Records Bureau Check, and having a photographic ID (i.e., passport or UK Driving Licence).

What kind of experience is WHSmith looking for in a candidate?

WHSmith looks for candidates who are passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences, confident communicators, motivated to achieve high standards, and adaptable to meet company goals.

Are there employee benefits offered with this position?

Yes, employees receive a salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave, employee discounts, and access to deals from retail partners, as well as support from the Employee Assistance Programme.

Is this position part-time or full-time?

This position is a full-time role.

WHSmith

The Global Travel Retailer

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

WHSmith is a leading, global travel retailer with a smaller business located on UK high streets. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street. Each of our stores and formats is tailored to meet the needs of our customers journeys; we’re the trusted home of travel essentials for the world’s travelling customer. We already operate in over 100 airports around the globe and we’re continuing to expand with a growing presence of WHSmith at international airports, and the expansion of our US businesses – Marshall Retail Group for speciality retail and InMotion, our world-leading digital and tech accessories business in travel locations - into new markets. On the high street, we’ve supported generations of customers on their journeys through life with everything from learning to read, going to school, accessing essential Post Office services to finding a great book. And our fast-growing online brands offer our customers another convenient way to shop, with personalised gifts and cards from FunkyPigeon.com and bestselling books and stationery from WHSmith.co.uk. At the heart of our business are our people and our customers. As a diverse group of over 14,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business. Whether our colleagues are based in our stores, our distribution centres or our support centres, we’re committed to providing the opportunity for each and every member of the WHSmith team to be themselves, build their skillset, and progress on their journey with us. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better.