Aramark
Retail Assistant
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Job Description
We are seeking a friendly and customer-focused Retail Assistant to join our team at our store in Leeming, United Kingdom.
In this permanent position, you will play a vital role in delivering excellent customer service whilst maintaining our store to the highest standards. The successful candidate will be organised, efficient, and committed to creating a welcoming shopping experience for all our customers.
What you’ll do:
- Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers, answering enquiries, and assisting with product selection
- Operate the till and payment systems accurately, handling cash and card transactions with precision
- Stock shelves and displays, ensuring products are arranged neatly, clearly priced, and rotated according to stock rotation procedures
- Maintain store cleanliness and organisation, including tidying fitting rooms, aisles, and storage areas
- Support colleagues during busy periods and assist with visual merchandising to enhance product presentation
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages to management
- Handle customer complaints professionally and escalate issues where necessary
- Comply with health and safety regulations and company policies at all times
- Contribute to achieving sales targets through suggestive selling and product knowledge
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Qualifications
- Proven customer service experience in a retail or similar environment
- Proficiency with till systems and Point of Sale (POS) technology
- Strong communication and people skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent organisational and time-keeping abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy in handling transactions
- Physical capability to stand for extended periods and lift stock items
- Flexibility to work varied shift patterns, including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable:
- Previous retail experience and product knowledge
- Problem-solving abilities and initiative in identifying customer needs
Additional Information
Additional Benefits:
- Free meals and on-site parking
- Access to our Employee Benefits App – online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, and hundreds of discounts (including your weekly shop!)
- Company benefits including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more)
- Career development opportunities – we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you grow.
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.
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As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [email protected]
Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.
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Compensation: up to GBP 12.71 - hourly
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