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Retail Assistant - Part Time

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Farmfoods

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sales & Business Development

AI generated summary

  • You need a friendly, hardworking attitude, enjoy a busy environment, be reliable as part of a team, and be flexible with shifts, especially during colleagues' holidays.
  • You will greet customers, assist them in finding products, provide quick and friendly service at the tills, manage stock deliveries, and maintain a clean and safe store environment.

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 20 hours worked over 5 days each week, including weekends, with shifts planned three weeks in advance.

What is the pay rate for this role?

The pay rate depends on your age: £9.40 per hour for ages 16-20 and £11.54 per hour for ages 21 and above.

Are there opportunities for advancement within the company?

Yes, there are many opportunities for career advancement at Farmfoods, with training programs in place and a focus on promoting from within to Shop and Area Manager positions.

What benefits are offered to part-time Retail Assistants?

Benefits include 6 weeks of holiday each year, a 15% staff discount in over 300 shops, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and great training and development opportunities.

Is previous experience required for this position?

Previous experience is not specifically required, but a friendly, positive, and hard-working approach is essential.

What qualities are important for a Retail Assistant at Farmfoods?

Important qualities include a friendly demeanor, reliability, a willingness to be busy and flexible with shifts, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Can this part-time job fit around other commitments?

Yes, many people find this part-time job fits well around commitments like studying at school, college, or university, or raising a family.

What tasks will a Retail Assistant be responsible for?

Responsibilities include welcoming customers, assisting with product location, providing fast service at the tills, handling stock deliveries, and maintaining a clean and safe shop environment.

Is a uniform provided for this position?

Yes, a smart uniform will be provided for Retail Assistants.

What is the company culture like at Farmfoods?

Farmfoods prides itself on being a family business with ambition, focusing on great value, quality products, and delivering a genuine and friendly customer experience.

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.