Re-use Shop Operative

SUEZ

Nov 14

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior, Mid & Senior Level
Customer Relations
Sustainability
Manchester

Requirements

You will be passionate about the environment and in particular this re-use project, with prior retail experience and a real enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service.
Either you will have knowledge of recycling and upcycling, or willing to rapidly develop it, but you should have an understanding of maintaining stock, merchandising and the ability to handle financial aspects of retail, along with:
A flexible attitude to work as shift work and weekend work will be required.
The confidence to initially work alone in the re-use shop (until volunteers are recruited).
Excellent teamwork skills as you will also work closely with site staff on the HWRCs.

Responsibilities

merchandising stock, organising, preparing, pricing and presenting donations for sale, to increase sales and ensure customer satisfaction.
manage stock and communicate to the re-use hub manager what stock the shop needs delivering.
operate the cash register, counting / reconciling cash and credit card receipts, processing returns and refunds
ensure goods are sold at appropriate value and all rejected items are disposed of appropriately.
make certain that collections and deliveries are arranged in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
maintain the security of the shop premises, stock and cash.
promote the values of the shop and the charitable nature of the re-use scheme in Greater Manchester, at the same time as providing excellent customer experience to encourage repeat custom and the smooth and profitable running of the shop.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Re-use Shop Operative.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located at Boysnope Wharf, Eccles.

What is the salary for this role?

The salary for this role is £22,991.32.

What type of work schedule can I expect?

This is a full-time permanent role on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with a start time of 07:45 and a finish time of 18:15 when on shift, totaling 35 hours per week.

What will my main responsibilities be?

As a shop operative, your main responsibilities will include merchandising stock, managing inventory, operating the cash register, ensuring appropriate pricing, and maintaining the security of the shop premises.

Is prior retail experience required for this role?

Yes, prior retail experience is required, along with a real enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service.

Will I be working alone in the re-use shop?

Initially, you will work alone in the re-use shop until volunteers are recruited.

Is teamwork important in this role?

Yes, excellent teamwork skills are important as you will work closely with site staff on the Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).

Is shift work required for this position?

Yes, a flexible attitude to work is required as shift work and weekend work may be necessary.

What kind of company is SUEZ?

SUEZ is a company that focuses on the efficient and sustainable management of resources, with a commitment to environmental protection and providing excellent service to local communities.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, SUEZ offers development opportunities and rewards that reflect the hard work of its employees.

SUEZ

Shaping a sustainable environment, now!

Consulting

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1988

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are at the dawn of the resource revolution. Faced with global population growth, increasing urbanisation and climate change, it is essential to radically change how our resources are managed and used. SUEZ uses innovation and collaboration to implement smart and sustainable resource management solutions: optimising how water is used thanks to information technologies, creating alternative water resources, recycling and recovering energy from waste. The Group supplies drinking water to 92 million people, provides wastewater treatment services for 65 million people, collects waste from almost 50 million people, recovers 14 million tonnes of waste per year and generates 5,138 GWh of local and renewable energy