General Assistant

16 hours ago

Hawick, United Kingdom Home Basics Full time

**Job Overview**:This role intended to provide support to the Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager in the daily running of the Hawick warehouse/shop. Tasks will be varied and a flexible and enthusiastic approach to the role is required. Occasional van cover may be required for which overtime will be paid.sks will be varied and a flexible and enthusiastic approach to the role is required.

**Duties will include**:

- To assist and advise customers and undertake sales and deliveries.
- To assist with the pricing of donated items and booking stock onto the computerised point of sale (POS) system.
- To assist with moving stock around the warehouse.
- To provide collection / delivery cover on the van when required.
- To manage an efficient schedule for the van, to maximise the use of its capacity, minimise fuel consumption, and keep sold items moving regularly.
- To comply with all Home Basics policies, procedures, practices and regulations.
- To help ensure adherence to all health & safety requirements and guidelines.

**Other**
- In agreement with the Manager, to provide holiday and sickness cover for other staff.
- To undertake other duties as appropriate to the post.

**Key Terms and Conditions**
- 6.5 hours per day, 9.00 - 4.00pm, with ½ hour unpaid lunch break.
- Saturdays are 9.45 - 1.15pm.
- Annual leave 7.6 weeks per year, 2 weeks taken over Xmas & New Year.
- Salary paid into bank account on 21st month

**Personal Qualities**
- Good literacy and numeracy.
- Moving and lifting training
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Experience in dealing with members of the public.
- Friendly telephone manner.
- Experience of office systems, filing, and organisation.
- Good knowledge of the geography and road systems for the Borders.
- Flexibility to be able to multi-task.
- Experience of working with websites.
- Experience of managing transport logistics.
- A good level of fitness required for lifting and moving furniture.
- To be positive and self-motivated towards the goals of the post.
- To have a problem-solving approach when required.
- Being polite and courteous.
- Excellent communication skills.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 13 - 16.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/09/2024
Reference ID: HB260824

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