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Retail Assistant - Part Time

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Farmfoods

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You need a positive attitude, reliability, flexibility in shifts, and a willingness to handle various tasks like stocking, serving, and cleaning in a busy retail environment.
  • You will greet customers, assist them in finding items, operate tills with friendly service, manage stock deliveries, and maintain a clean and safe shop environment with your team.

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 is the minimum number of hours for this part-time position?

The minimum number of hours for this part-time position is 16 hours worked over 4 days each week.

What are the working hours for this retail assistant position?

The working hours will vary, but you will work a minimum of 16 hours over 4 days per week, including weekends, starting from 7 AM.

What is the pay rate for retail assistants based on age?

The pay rate is £9.40 per hour for ages 16-20 and £11.54 per hour for ages 21 and above.

What additional benefits do retail assistants receive?

Retail assistants receive 6 weeks of holiday each year, great training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount in the shops, a smart uniform, and free life assurance.

What qualities are required for this position?

Candidates should have a friendly, positive, hard-working approach, enjoy being busy, be reliable, and possess a bit of flexibility regarding shifts.

Can students apply for this job?

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

Are there opportunities for career advancement?

Yes, Farmfoods offers great training programmes and seeks to promote from within, providing opportunities to move into Shop and Area Manager positions.

What type of work will a retail assistant be doing?

Retail assistants will be engaging with customers, handling stock, working at the tills, completing cleaning and stock rotation routines, and helping maintain a safe and tidy shop environment.

Is there any training provided for new retail assistants?

Yes, there are great training and development opportunities provided for retail assistants.

What is the culture like at Farmfoods?

Farmfoods is a family business with a focus on great value, quality products, and providing a friendly customer experience, with a hardworking and supportive team atmosphere.

Farmfoods

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.