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Retail Assistant - Part Time, Evenings & Weekends

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Farmfoods

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must be friendly, reliable, and hard-working, enjoy busy environments, and be flexible with shifts to support your team and help ensure customer satisfaction.
  • You will greet customers, assist them in finding items, provide fast service at the tills, handle stock deliveries, and collaborate with your team to maintain a clean and safe shop 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 16 hours across 4 days each week, primarily on weekday evenings and all day on Saturday and Sunday.

What is the pay rate for this role?

The pay rate depends on your 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 this job?

Yes, benefits include 6 weeks of holiday each year, training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and access to a staff benefits package.

Is the Retail Assistant position suitable for anyone not available on weekends?

No, this position may not be suitable for individuals who are not available to work during weekday evenings and all day on weekends.

What qualities are you looking for in a Retail Assistant?

We are looking for someone with a friendly, positive, and hard-working approach, who enjoys being busy and is reliable, as well as flexible in their shift availability.

Can this job be a long-term career option?

Yes, there are many opportunities for career advancement at Farmfoods, including training programs and promotions to Shop and Area Manager positions from within the company.

What will my main responsibilities be as a Retail Assistant?

Your main responsibilities will include providing friendly customer service, helping customers find products, efficiently handling stock and deliveries, and maintaining a clean and safe shop environment.

How far in advance are shifts scheduled?

Shifts are planned three weeks in advance, taking your commitments outside of work into consideration.

Is previous retail experience required for this position?

Previous retail experience is not specified as a requirement, but a friendly and positive demeanor alongside a willingness to learn will be important for success in this role.

What type of uniform will I need to wear?

You will be provided with a smart uniform to wear while on duty as a Retail Assistant.

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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.