Retail Assistant

About Us:

Company Shop Group is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK, enabling some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste.

The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores, and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good.

Details of location and shift pattern:

Location: Community Shop Swarcliffe, Swarcliffe Community Centre, 65 Stanks Gardens, Leeds, LS14 5LS

Hours: 16 hour contract per week, working 4 hours shifts over 4 days. The hours of work are between 7am and 5pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 3pm on a Saturday

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to be flexible with their working hours.

Rate of pay: £12.75 per hour, paid every 4 weeks

Contract type: This is a fixed term contract for 3 months to cover long term sick

We are looking for hard working individuals that are enthusiastic and enjoy a challenge. Someone who enjoys meeting people and puts our members at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that each and every one of our members gets the shopping experience they deserve. In this role, you will work as part of a team within a busy, retail environment. Previous retail experience may be useful, however full training will be provided.

To be successful, you will need to demonstrate:

• A can do attitude
• Dedication, commitment and enthusiasm
• Good communication skills
• A flexible attitude work
• Excellent levels of customer service
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Initiative

Why you’ll love Company Shop Group

• Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees.
• 10% colleague discount card
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts and on-site Parking
• Free Fruit Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid
• Eligible for Costco membership and Cycle 2 Work
• Life assurance benefit