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Retail Assistant - Part Time, Early Starts

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Farmfoods

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You need a positive attitude, enjoy a busy environment, be reliable, and have some flexibility in your shifts to support the team. Your outside commitments will be considered in scheduling.
  • You will greet customers, assist them in finding products, provide quick service at checkouts, handle stock deliveries, and maintain a clean and safe shop environment with your team.

Requirements

  • You will need:
  • 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 over 3 days each week, with early morning shifts starting from 7 AM, including weekends.

What is the pay rate for this role?

The pay rate depends on age: £10.10 per hour for ages 16-20 and £12.31 per hour for ages 21 and over.

Are there any benefits included with the position?

Yes, benefits include 6 weeks of holiday each year, training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and a staff benefits package including a virtual GP and discounted services.

Is this position suitable for someone not available for early morning shifts?

No, this position may not be suitable for individuals who are not available for early morning work.

What qualities are you looking for in a Retail Assistant?

We are looking for candidates with a friendly, positive, and hard-working approach, someone who enjoys being busy, is reliable, and has a bit of flexibility with their shifts.

Can this job be suitable for students or those with other commitments?

Yes, many people take this part-time job while studying or balancing other commitments, and it can fit well into different lifestyles.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this role?

Yes, there are many opportunities for career advancement, as we provide great training programs and often promote from within for positions such as Shop and Area Manager.

What is the company culture at Farmfoods?

Farmfoods is a family business that values ambition, quality products, and providing a friendly customer experience in clean and tidy shops.

What will my responsibilities be as a Retail Assistant?

As a Retail Assistant, you will welcome customers, help them find items, provide fast and friendly service at the tills, handle stock carefully during deliveries, and work with your team to maintain shop cleanliness and safety.

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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.