Shop Assistant

Job Description

Shop Assistant

Location: Inverary Salary: £13.45 per hour Hours: No fixed hours Contract: Casual

Are you a retail superstar who is passionate about helping make a difference? We are looking for a dynamic shop assistant to join our friendly team on an as needed basis. This role will help you develop your retail skills while making a positive impact.

What will a day in the life of a Shop Assistant involve?

• Assist the shop manager in running a customer focused shop that serves as the ‘window of the British Red Cross’ on the high street.
• Create a brilliant shopping environment and provide an excellent in store customer experience.
• Serve as the first point of contact for customers, operate the till, and design striking displays.
• Sort stock and prepare items for display behind the scenes.

To be a successful Shop Assistant, what will you need?

• Previous retail experience and confidence handling money.
• Strong communication skills; thrive on providing excellent customer service and enjoy meeting a variety of people.
• A commercial savvy mindset with a grasp of hitting sales targets.
• Ability to appreciate and anticipate each customer’s needs and delight them with the service provided.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working options: remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy 5 extra days.
• Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good, and an employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing support: peer supporters, CiC (EAP), and Headspace app.
• Cycle2Work lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK based roles. During your application, you will have the option to apply under the scheme.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.