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Store Colleague - Part Time

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You should be passionate about service, flexible for varied shifts, ideally have customer-facing experience, and ready for 6 months of training. We value a friendly, inclusive culture.
  • You will enhance customer experiences, ensure high pet care standards, maintain operations, and build strong relationships with customers and team members daily.

Requirements

  • People who are passionate about delivering great service.
  • Flexible. Due to the nature of working within a busy retail environment, we need you to have the ability to work a flexible shift pattern across 7 days a week. You will receive a minimum contract of 20 hours, but you will often be required to work more hours to cover busy periods, absences, and holidays.
  • Ideally has experience of working within a customer-facing environment.
  • Preferably you will have worked in target driven environment, but if not happy to work in one.
  • Ready to take on 6 months of industry-leading training covering all the key aspects of the role, handling, and caring for Pets, Customer Service and Health and Safety.
  • Our culture is friendly and inclusive. Each one of our teams is unique because we welcome everyone, and everyone can be themselves. If you share our belief that together 'we're better with pets', we'd like to hear from you, whatever your background or circumstances.

Responsibilities

  • Your role will be at the heart of our pet care centres, and you will ensure our customers have a great experience that sets us apart and drives customer loyalty for our great brands.
  • Our Store Colleagues are critical to the success of our business.
  • They are responsible for exceeding our customer's expectations daily, ensuring the highest standard of pet care, brilliant operational standards, and building strong relationships with our customers and colleagues.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Store Colleague - Part Time.

Where is this Store Colleague position located?

This Store Colleague position is located in Haverfordwest.

What kind of person are you looking for?

We are looking for people who are passionate about pets, committed to delivering great service, and able to work in a flexible shift pattern across 7 days a week.

What are the core responsibilities of a Store Colleague?

Store Colleagues are responsible for ensuring customers have a great experience, exceeding customer expectations, maintaining high standards of pet care, operational standards, and building strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

Is prior customer-facing experience required for this role?

While prior experience in a customer-facing environment is ideal, it is not a strict requirement. We welcome applicants who are willing to learn and deliver great service.

What kind of training will be provided?

The role includes 6 months of industry-leading training that covers all key aspects of the job, including handling and caring for pets, customer service, and health and safety.

What are the minimum working hours for this position?

The position offers a minimum contract of 20 hours per week, but additional hours may be required to cover busy periods, absences, and holidays.

What benefits does Pets at Home offer to its store colleagues?

Pets at Home offers a range of benefits including a discretionary annual bonus scheme, paid holidays, colleague discounts, employee assistance programs, and life assurance, among others.

How many days of paid annual leave do store colleagues receive?

Store colleagues will receive at least 28 days of paid annual leave, which increases to 33 days after 2 years of service.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement within the company?

Yes, Pets at Home values development and offers opportunities for career advancement through training and support.

Do you promote diversity and inclusivity in the workplace?

Yes, Pets at Home promotes a friendly and inclusive culture, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and encouraging everyone to be themselves.

Can I apply if my skills and experience don’t perfectly align with the job requirements?

Yes, we encourage applicants to apply even if their skills and experience don't perfectly align, as we value unique contributions through values and behaviors.

We're all for pets.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pets at Home is the UK's leading pet care business, offering pet products, services, and advice to pet owners. Their ultimate mission is to create a better world for pets and their owners by providing everything needed to keep pets happy and healthy. This includes a wide range of pet food, accessories, grooming, and veterinary services. Pets at Home is dedicated to supporting pet welfare and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring that both pets and their owners receive the best care and products.