SPAR Blyth - Retail Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Northumberland, NE24 5PP |
| Company: | James Hall |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7272 |
Summary
Role overview
SPAR Retail Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 16 hours per week
Location: SPAR Blyth, 19 Brierley Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5PP
Salary: Competitive
Job Overview
A Bit About Us
James Hall & Co. Ltd traces its roots back to 1863 when founder James Hall opened a bacon cutting business and retail shop in
Southport, Lancashire. James Hall Group of Companies has operated in Lancashire for over 150 years. We believe that our success
is due to the team work, skills and commitment of our employees.
G&E Murgatroyd Ltd. & G&E Murgatroyd NECS Ltd. are the Company Owned Stores divisions of James Hall & Co. Ltd. We currently
operate over 150 SPAR stores across the North of England, which include Petrol filling stations, Post Offices, Butchery Units and
Deli’s. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our sales team as a Retail Assistant.
More About the Role
As a Retail Assistant you will be at the forefront of our stores driving customer service. It is your job to provide help and
assistance to the customer to ensure they find everything they need whilst they are in our store. This role will also require you
to work in the post office.
Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing
* Maximise sales by delivering excellent customer service
* Controlling costs and waste
* Till operation and cash handling
* Controlling and replenishing stock levels
* Maintaining security within the store according to Company procedures
* Ensuring that all store standards including customer service, health and safety, and food and hygiene are maintained
* General cleaning duties
* To maintain and up date administration in accordance with existing procedures
* Selling stamps and dealing with letters and parcels
* Paying out pensions and benefits
* Processing bill payments, car tax payments, vehicle registration, and passport and driving licence applications
* Selling travel insurance and foreign currency
A Few Things About You
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Product Knowledge is essential
* Be helpful and friendly and feel comfortable working with the public
* To be enthusiastic, committed and self motivated
* Adopts a ‘can do’ attitude to challenging situations
* Have a flexible approach to working hours
* To be able to work as part of a team but also on their own initiative
* Previous experience in retail is preferred but not essential
* GCSE Maths and English at grade C or level 4 (or equivalent)
Why Choose James Hall Group of Companies?
All James Hall Group of Companies have a similar culture and our way of doing things is vital to our success. We’re passionate
people, determined to do whatever’s necessary to make our customers happy.
Great People Deserve Great Things
As a member of our retail division, you can take full advantage of our benefits package, which includes:
* Occupational pension scheme
* Life insurance scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* SPAR discount scheme
* Annual loyalty bonus scheme
* Long service awards
* Cycle to work scheme
* Retail discount scheme
* Paid leave in the event of a family bereavement
* Enhanced Christmas day rate of pay
* Christmas gift
* Training and development
* Apprenticeship opportunities
* Enhanced alarm call out rate
#JHCHP
SPAR Retail Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 16 hours per week
Location: SPAR Blyth, 19 Brierley Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5PP
Salary: Competitive
Job Overview
A Bit About Us
James Hall & Co. Ltd traces its roots back to 1863 when founder James Hall opened a bacon cutting business and retail shop in
Southport, Lancashire. James Hall Group of Companies has operated in Lancashire for over 150 years. We believe that our success
is due to the team work, skills and commitment of our employees.
G&E Murgatroyd Ltd. & G&E Murgatroyd NECS Ltd. are the Company Owned Stores divisions of James Hall & Co. Ltd. We currently
operate over 150 SPAR stores across the North of England, which include Petrol filling stations, Post Offices, Butchery Units and
Deli’s. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our sales team as a Retail Assistant.
More About the Role
As a Retail Assistant you will be at the forefront of our stores driving customer service. It is your job to provide help and
assistance to the customer to ensure they find everything they need whilst they are in our store. This role will also require you
to work in the post office.
Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing
* Maximise sales by delivering excellent customer service
* Controlling costs and waste
* Till operation and cash handling
* Controlling and replenishing stock levels
* Maintaining security within the store according to Company procedures
* Ensuring that all store standards including customer service, health and safety, and food and hygiene are maintained
* General cleaning duties
* To maintain and up date administration in accordance with existing procedures
* Selling stamps and dealing with letters and parcels
* Paying out pensions and benefits
* Processing bill payments, car tax payments, vehicle registration, and passport and driving licence applications
* Selling travel insurance and foreign currency
A Few Things About You
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Product Knowledge is essential
* Be helpful and friendly and feel comfortable working with the public
* To be enthusiastic, committed and self motivated
* Adopts a ‘can do’ attitude to challenging situations
* Have a flexible approach to working hours
* To be able to work as part of a team but also on their own initiative
* Previous experience in retail is preferred but not essential
* GCSE Maths and English at grade C or level 4 (or equivalent)
Why Choose James Hall Group of Companies?
All James Hall Group of Companies have a similar culture and our way of doing things is vital to our success. We’re passionate
people, determined to do whatever’s necessary to make our customers happy.
Great People Deserve Great Things
As a member of our retail division, you can take full advantage of our benefits package, which includes:
* Occupational pension scheme
* Life insurance scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* SPAR discount scheme
* Annual loyalty bonus scheme
* Long service awards
* Cycle to work scheme
* Retail discount scheme
* Paid leave in the event of a family bereavement
* Enhanced Christmas day rate of pay
* Christmas gift
* Training and development
* Apprenticeship opportunities
* Enhanced alarm call out rate
#JHCHP