Farmfoods
Retail Assistant - Part Time
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Retail Assistant - Part Time
Multiple Part Time Retail Assistant Positions Available
About the Role
We are recruiting part-time Retail Assistants for our shop in Fort William/An Gearasdan, Highland. We offer a variety of part-time contracts with flexible shift patterns.
Key Notes Before Applying
All positions involve weekend work.
Pay & Benefits
Earnings vary by age:
- Ages 16–20: £10.95 per hour
- Ages 21+: £12.81 per hour
Additional benefits include:
- 6 weeks holiday per year
- Comprehensive training and career development
- 15% staff discount across our 300+ stores (food & household essentials)
- Smart uniform provided
- Free life assurance
- Exclusive staff benefits package, including:
- Virtual GP access
- Discounted cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, and travel
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Responsibilities
As a Retail Assistant, you’ll ensure:
- Customers feel welcomed with a friendly demeanour.
- Assistance finding products and checkout service.
- Efficient product handling (deliveries, stocking shelves/freezers).
- Participation in daily/weekly routines (cleaning, maintenance).
Requirements
Ideal candidates possess:
- A friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude.
- Thrives in busy environments with diverse tasks.
- Reliability & teamwork—small team depends on your contribution.
- Shift flexibility—you’ll cover gaps when colleagues are unavailable.
- Rotas planned 3 weeks in advance, accounting for personal commitments.
- Verification requirement—If hired, you’ll complete an Employment Verification check (via email) to confirm past employment with HMRC.
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Why Join Us?
More than a job—potential for a career:
- Entry-level opening for students, parents, or those exploring new challenges.
- Opportunities from the ground up—promoted to Shop or Area Manager roles annually.
- Many current managers began in our retail staff roles.
About Farmfoods
A family-owned business with a clear vision:
- Delivers exceptional value backed by:
- Clean, well-stocked shops.
- "Old-fashioned" customer service: genuine warmth, quality products.
Our Retail Assistants are pivotal—their interactions shape Farmfoods’ reputation. You’re Farmfoods to our customers, so you make the impact.
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