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Retail Assistant - Part Time, Evenings & Weekends

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Glasgow

Requirements

  • - Ages 16-20 = £9.40 per hour
  • - Ages 21+ = £11.54 per hour
  • - 6 weeks holiday each year
  • - Great training and development opportunities
  • - 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials
  • - A smart uniform
  • - Free life assurance
  • - 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 this position?

The working hours for this position are a minimum of 12 hours worked over 3 days each week, including weekday evenings and all day on Saturday and Sunday.

What is the pay rate for this job?

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.

What benefits are offered to retail assistants?

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

Is previous retail experience required?

Previous retail experience is not explicitly required, but a friendly, positive, and hardworking approach is necessary.

What type of work will I be doing as a retail assistant?

As a retail assistant, you will help customers, operate the tills, handle stock, and maintain a clean and tidy shop environment.

Will I need to be flexible with my shifts?

Yes, some flexibility will be needed to cover for team members on holidays or at times of high demand, but your outside commitments will be considered when planning shifts.

Can this job be a long-term career opportunity?

Yes, this position can lead to long-term career opportunities at Farmfoods, with potential progression to Shop and Area Manager roles.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire.

What is the age requirement for applicants?

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age to apply for this position.

Are uniforms provided for the job?

Yes, a smart uniform will be provided for retail assistants.

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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