Retail Assistant

1 week ago


Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom Company Shop Group Full time £24,000 - £48,000 per year
Join Our Mobile Retail Team – Taking Great Value on the Road to Our Communities

About Us:
At Company Shop Group, we're proud to be the UK's largest redistributor of surplus food and household products — turning potential waste into positive impact. We partner with leading retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers to give surplus stock a second life.

Through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop, we help build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Together with our partners, we're a good business doing good — creating real change across the UK.

About the Role:

We're bringing surplus to the streets with our exciting "Van on the Go" project — and we'd love you to be part of it

You'll be out and about in the Barnsley area, helping to bring great value and essential products directly to our members. Every day is different — from setting up mobile pop-ups to chatting with members and helping them find what they need, you'll be making a real difference in your community.

We're looking for enthusiastic, hardworking people who love meeting others and take pride in providing brilliant customer service. You'll be part of a small, friendly team working both on the road and in our Athersley store. Retail experience is a bonus, but don't worry — full training will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Travelling in the van to mobile pop-up sites across Barnsley
  • Setting up and taking down gazebos, market stalls, tables and trays
  • Welcoming and assisting members with their purchases
  • Delivering outstanding customer service at every stop
What We're Looking For:
  • A positive, can-do attitude and team spirit
  • Energy, enthusiasm and reliability
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • A genuine passion for helping people and making a difference

The Details:

  • Location: Community Shop Athersley, Lindhurst Road, Athersley North, Barnsley, S71 3DQ
  • Hours: 32 hours per week — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (6:00am–2:30pm)
    Some flexibility may be required
  • Pay: £12.25 per hour (paid every 4 weeks)

Why you'll love Company Shop Group

  • Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts and on-site Parking.
  • Subsidised staff Canteen, Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid.
  • Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts.
  • Life assurance benefit

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be required to have a DBS check carried out as part of the offer process.

Join us in empowering our community through food To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for social impact.


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