Farmfoods
Retail Assistant - Part Time
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Retail Assistant - Part Time
Retail Assistant (Permanent Part-Time) – Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Hours & Pay
- 16 hours per week over 3 days, including weekends (minimum commitment)
- £10.95 per hour (Ages 16–20)
- £12.81 per hour (Ages 21+)
Benefits
- 6 weeks annual leave
- 15% staff discount across our 300+ shops (food & household essentials)
- Smart uniform provided
- Free life assurance
- Staff benefits package, including:
- Virtual GP access
- Discounted cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, and travel
- Great training & development opportunities
About the Role
As a Retail Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive excellent service while helping to maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming shop environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome customers with friendliness and efficiency, providing a warm "Hello" and "Thank you" to every visitor.
- Assist customers in locating products and offering support at the till—packing orders carefully and professionally.
- Handle stock & deliveries with care:
- Quickly restock freezers and shelves.
- Uphold daily/weekly routines to keep the shop tidy, safe, and customer-ready.
- Collaborate with your team to maintain a ** united and productive workspace**.
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Requirements
- A friendly, positive, and hardworking attitude—energy to thrive in a busy retail environment.
- Reliability is key: You’ll be part of a small team, and customers will depend on your consistent effort.
- Flexibility to adapt to shift rosters (planned 3 weeks in advance, balancing commitments alongside work).
- Ready for variety—juggling tills, stock management, customer service, and cleaning duties each shift.
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More Than Just a Job
Our part-time roles are perfect for students, parents, or anyone looking to:
- Earn while balancing education or family commitments.
- Grow with Farmfoods—many management roles began in-store! Potential to advance to:
- Shop Manager
- Area Manager
- Central services (activated by internal promotions)
About Farmfoods
A family-run business with 40+ years in retail, we stand out by: ✔ Offering sensational value on essential family products. ✔ Providing an "old-fashioned" service rooted in genuine care and friendliness. ✔ Believing our Retail Assistants are the heart of the Farmfoods experience—our customers see them as Farmfoods.
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