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Retail Assistant - Part Time

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Derby

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 are the working hours for the Retail Assistant position?

The Retail Assistant position requires a minimum of 12 hours worked over 3 days each week, including weekends.

What is the hourly pay for this role?

The hourly pay depends on your age: Ages 16-20 earn £9.40 per hour, while Ages 21 and older earn £11.54 per hour.

What are the holiday benefits for this position?

Retail Assistants are entitled to 6 weeks of holiday each year.

Are there any discounts offered to employees?

Yes, employees receive a 15% staff discount to use in any of the 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials.

What kind of training opportunities are available for Retail Assistants?

There are great training and development opportunities available for Retail Assistants.

Is a uniform provided for this job?

Yes, a smart uniform is provided for all Retail Assistants.

Is life assurance included in the benefits?

Yes, employees receive free life assurance as part of their benefits.

What qualities are needed to be a Retail Assistant?

A friendly, positive, and hard-working approach to work is needed, along with reliability and a bit of flexibility regarding shifts.

Can this job be suitable for students?

Yes, many people take this part-time job to earn money while studying at school, college, or university.

What opportunities for career advancement are there?

There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods, including training programmes aimed at promoting employees to Shop and Area Manager positions from within the company.

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.

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