Farm Shop Retail Sales Assistant

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom The Blagdon Farm Shop Full time

**FARM SHOP RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT**

**This is a permanent part time role with sociable hours.**

We are looking for a customer focused, enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT to join our friendly team in a unique retail environment. The icing on your cake is you are motivated by a passion for quality produce, exceptional service and getting on with the task in hand.

We are different to big retailers; we care about our customers, team and food.

**LETS GET A TASTE FOR THE ROLE**

Working alongside the Shop Manager in the day to day running of the shop involves:

- Ensuring an exceptional customer experience when assisting customers face-to-face in the shop or by phone.
- Display and management of fresh and ambient foods.
- Accurate till work and cash handling.
- Stock management, rotation and wastage control.
- Appealing product display and working to shop targets.
- Ensuring the company health & safety and food hygiene standards are met.
- General duties including accepting deliveries, moving stock and cleaning.

**OUR IDEAL RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT MUST HAVE**:

- Relevant food, retail or customer service experience.
- Excellent people and communication skills to deliver outstanding levels of service in this customer facing role.
- A strong team player, eager to learn, honest and hardworking but also able to work on your own initiative.
- An enthusiastic and flexible approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude and good work ethic, you will be organised and take pride in your work.
- Trustworthy and reliable as you will be an important part of a small team.
- **NOTE**:The role involves some lifting.

**THE HOURS**:

- Hours average 3-4 days/week (approx 30+hrs/week) between 8.30am to 5.30pm, including alternate weekends by rota. Please note our working day is 8-9 hours long and we are open Tuesday - Sunday.
- Extra hours/days will be expected at busy times for example the run up to Christmas and holiday/sickness cover.
- The ability to step up to supervisor at the weekend would be a bonus (but not essential) with increased remuneration.
- **YOUR OWN TRANSPORT IS VITAL DUE TO THE RURAL LOCATION**_

**THE RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT ROLE OFFERS**:

- **A permanent part time position.**:

- Paid breaks (you are paid the whole time you are at work).
- Free parking and easy drive to work.
- 20% staff discount (on discountable items).
- Staff uniform.
- On the job training/up skilling will be given and we are open to you gaining a formal qualification/apprenticeship.

If you are an enthusiastic person who is willing to learn and enjoys being part of a small, friendly and dedicated team, this is an excellent opportunity. Great attitude and good work ethic are the main skills we look for, and if you are passionate about food, even better

Got the skills we are looking for? We’d love to hear from you.

Please send a **CV WITH A COVERING LETTER** outlining why you are suitable for the role

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £11.50 per hour

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- retail/customer service: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/03/2025



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