SPAR Post Office Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 16 hours per week
Location: SPAR Handforth, 118 Wilmslow, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3LQ.
Salary: Competitive
Through our company owned stores division, G&E Murgatroyd, we own and operate over 160 SPAR stores across the north of England and are proud to offer our customers a modern and convenient shopping experience.
Our SPAR colleagues from retail stores to Head office are an amazing and integral part of the James Hall & Co family. We understand the importance of our stores in the communities they serve, and we are excited to continue expanding in the future.
More About the Role
As a Retail / Post Assistant you will be at the forefront of providing amazing service to our customers! You will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team and take advantage of development opportunities through apprenticeships and in house training.
Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing
- Maximise sales by delivering excellent customer service.
- Controlling costs
- Till operation and cash handling
- Processing bill payments, car tax payments, vehicle registration, passport and driving licence applications
- Selling financial products and services to meet targets
- Controlling and replenishing stock levels
- Maintaining security within the store according to Company procedures
A Few Things About You
We need individuals who are reliable, hardworking and passionate about customer service!
- Previous experience in retail and post office is preferred but not essential
- Helpful, friendly and comfortable working with the public
- To be enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated
- To be able to work as part of a team but also on their own initiative
Why choose us?
Loyalty Award – You are the most important part of our business and the relationships you build with our customers is what makes us special. As a new store colleague, you will receive an additional £0.55 per hour which will paid to you in a lump sum on the pay day after your anniversary date.
Apprenticeships and further training – We believe in investing in our colleagues and that is why you will have ample opportunity to gain relevant qualifications and progress within the business.
Staff Discount – We want to make a difference where we can, that is why you will receive a current store discount of 20%.
Learning and Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised qualifications.
Grocery Aid - We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other fantastic services to support you when you need it across financial, practical, and emotional issues.
Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.
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