Spar Bedlington

**SPAR Bedlington Post Office Assistant**

**Contract type**:Permanent

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

**Location**:SPAR Bedlington Station, Bedlington, Northumberland NE22 5PP

**Salary**: Competitive

**Job Overview**

**A bit about NECS**

Initially a family run business founded in 2000 by Naveen Vadhera and Ashok Vadhera. They developed an ambitious award winning strong regional business with a strong trading and entrepreneurial culture.The Company rapidly expanded, incorporating additional services such as Post offices, and the stores soon became the heart of local communities. In 2016 the business was sold to James Hall &Co to benefit from the advantages that a corporate business can bring, such as buying power, distribution links etc.

**More about the role**

As Post Office Assistant you will be at the forefront of our Post Offices driving customer service and maximising sales. It is your job to provide help and assistance to the customer to ensure we provide appropriate Post Office services to meet their needs.

**What can you expect to be doing?**
- Maximise sales by delivering excellent customer service
- Post Office system operation and cash handling
- Controlling and replenishing stock levels
- Maintaining security within the Post Office according to the Post Office and Company procedures
- Ensuring that all Post Office standards, including customer service and health and safety, are maintained
- To maintain and update administration in accordance with existing procedures
- General cleaning duties

**A few things about you**
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Be helpful and friendly and feel comfortable working with the public
- To be enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated
- Adopt a ‘can do’ attitude to challenging situations
- Have a flexible approach to working hours
- Be able to work as part of a team but also on your own initiative
- Previous experience in Post Office is preferred but not essential
- GCSE Maths and English at grade c or level 4 ( or equivalent )

**Why choose NECS**?

We are introducing progressive changes to improve the business operation because the way we do things is vital to our success. We are passionate people determined to do whatever is necessary to make our customers happy.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Holidays
- Pension
- Uniform
- Long service awards
- Training and development
- Retail assistance programme