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Retail Assistant - Part Time, Evenings & Weekends

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Farmfoods

Jul 5, 2024

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  • Job
    Part-time
    Entry Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Coventry

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 is part-time, requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week worked over 4 days, including evenings on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday.

What is the pay structure for this position?

Pay varies based on age: ages 16-20 earn £9.40 per hour, while ages 21 and above earn £11.54 per hour.

What benefits are offered to Retail Assistants?

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

What are the primary responsibilities of a Retail Assistant at Farmfoods?

Responsibilities include welcoming customers, assisting them in finding items, providing fast service at the tills, handling stock carefully, and maintaining a clean and tidy shop environment.

What qualities are needed to be a successful Retail Assistant?

A successful Retail Assistant should have a friendly and positive approach, enjoy being busy, be reliable, and exhibit some flexibility in availability for shifts.

Is this position suitable for students or those with other commitments?

Yes, many employees work part-time while studying or managing other commitments. The role can fit well around such schedules.

Are there opportunities for career advancement at Farmfoods?

Yes, Farmfoods offers great training programs and promotes from within, providing opportunities to advance to Shop and Area Manager positions.

How is the schedule planned for Retail Assistants?

Rotas are planned three weeks in advance, taking into consideration the commitments of employees outside of work while incorporating some flexibility for shift coverage when team members are on holiday.

What kind of environment does Farmfoods aim to provide for its customers?

Farmfoods aims to offer great value and quality products in clean and tidy shops, complemented by a friendly and genuine 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.

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