Shop Assistant

We are looking for a new staff member to help within our family run agricultural and pet business. This will be a 36-45 hour per week contract with wages starting at minimum wage but depending on experience and desired skills salary can be discussed. Training will be given for any skills needed that individual does not have.

Job roles include but are not limited to:
- Serving customers on the till
- Loading and unloading customers’ orders into their vehicles
- Checking in and putting away deliveries
- Giving advice to customers when necessary

Required skills / attributes
- Being able to lift up to and including 25kg safely and comfortably
- Good customer service
- Good memory (able to take in and retain information)
- Independent working
- Good oral and written communication
- Teamwork skills
- Good punctuality & attendance
- Strong work values

Desired skills / Components / experience

-Knowledge of Epos Till system
- SQP Qualified advisor
- Forklift licence
- Knowledge of dog food nutrition
- Knowledge of farm / equestrian food nutrition
- Knowledge of Roofing and Timber
- Able to convert metric and imperial measurements
- Have experience using an Epos till system
- Experience working with animals

Work Conditions:
We are located in an old plant nursery which has no temperature adjusting appliances so you will be expected to come to work in the correct clothing to work in the weather conditions forecasted for that day however set uniform expected.

Uniform
You will be supplied with branded t-shirts and sweatshirts. We can embroider any other clothing at your request and purchase

Jewellery/ Piercings
Minimal jewellery is ok as long as it does not get in the way or effect your jobs.
Discreet face piercings are ok as long as they do not affect your jobs, dangling earrings are not advised as they may get caught when carrying bags if lifted on to shoulder.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £15,500.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We have plastic screens and both staff and customers have to wear a mask

Work Location: One location