Shopkeeper

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management

Help us make a difference as a Shopkeeper at our household waste recycling centre in Billingshurst.

A quick look at the role.

To effectively and efficiently run the Re-use shop based on Worthing HWRS. Decrease the number of items leaving the site as waste, and putting them for Re-use.

Days of work.

Friday to Tuesday (i.e. Wednesday and Thursday off)

HWRS Summer - 8.45am to 6.15pm
HWRS Winter - 8.45am to 4.15pm
(closed Thurs)

Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted.

• You will be using your creativity to arrange the shop to make it a welcoming environment that sets out the items on display in the best way possible. Every day will be different, with new items arriving on site.
• Working with the Supervisor and Site Operatives on site to source good quality items that members of the public (MOP) no longer want and the MOP is happy for the item/s to go to the shop.
• You need to have a clear understanding of what sells, excellent customer service and creativity to ensure the shop area is fully made use of maximising sales.
• You will need the ability to lift items in and out of the shop and on shelves.
• At all times adhering to Company policies and procedures including H&S, environmental and operational requirements.

Requirements

Here's what we require:

• Customer service skills - ability and willingness to assist members of the public and other site users.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work to own initiative

Benefits

And here's why you'll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you'll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

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