Shop and Post Office Assistant

7 days ago


Peterlee, Durham, United Kingdom Easington Village News Ltd Full time
Village News is a convenience store and post office located within Easington Village.

We are a busy store at the heart of our community and pride ourselves on going above and beyond for our customers, providing a positive, helpful experience every time they visit our store.


We are a family owned business and are looking for two new enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our existing team.


The Role

We have two positions available:

Position 1:
Starting on 8 hours per week, moving to 13.5 hours after 8 weeks

Position 2:
Starting on 14.5 hours per week, moving to 19.5 hours after 8 weeks

Responsibilities

  • Serving of customers both on the shop and post office side of the business
  • Advising customers on the best products and services for their requirements
  • Building of strong customer relationships
  • Stock replenishment
  • Taking deliveries
  • Maintaining a clean and tidy shop
  • Following strict security procedures
  • Daily health and safety checks
  • Embracing and supporting change
  • Being mindful of costs and wastage
  • Working with colleagues to ensure a happy and engaging workplace

Essential Skills

  • Passionate about customer service
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Friendly and approachable manner
  • Enthusiastic, committed and self motivated
  • Use of initiative
  • Open to change
  • Have a flexible approach to working hour our store is open 6am 9pm, 7 days a week
  • Competent with computer and willing to engage with technology

Desirable But Not Essential Skills

  • Previous experience in retail
  • Previous experience in a Post Office

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£10.97 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

  • Free parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • Our shop is open from 6am 9pm, 7 days a week. You will have set shifts which could cover a range of early morning, late evening, mid week and weekend shifts. Is this suitable?

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 12/02/2024

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