Spar Newton-le-willows

**SPAR Retail Assistant**

**Contract Type**:Permanent

**Hours of work**: 16 hours per week

**Location**:SPAR Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SL

**Salary**:Competitive

Through our company owned stores division, G&E Murgatroyd, we own and operate over 150 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 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 and waste
- Till operation and cash handling
- 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 We will offer full training so don't worry if this is your first job in retail. We will also support you in any way we can if you want to take advantage of the development and progression opportunities we can offer you.

**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 £0.45 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.

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