Retail Assistant

1 week ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Ability Trade Full time

Ability Trade and DIY is looking for **Retail Assistants** to join the committed team at our site in Sunderland.

**Retail Assistants
(No product experience required)
Sunderland SR2 9TX
Permanent, Fixed Term & Casual Contracts Available
Up to 40 hours per week, National Minimum Wage**

**Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK**

Ability is Sunderland’s leading discount trade and DIY supplier, with over 9,000 product lines on sale. Our large site (3,000 sq. m) including store and warehouse, boasts a stock holding of over 700 pallets.

We are now looking for dedicated**Retail Assistants**to support our operation.

At Ability we are proud of our staff and there is huge potential for career progression. There is no need to wait for vacancies - promotions are based on contribution and potential.

**About the Role**:
We are looking for people to work in our popular store and warehouse, helping in areas such as:

- Stock replenishment
- Serving and directing customers
- Checking deliveries
- Storing products
- Housekeeping duties

The ideal Retail Assistant will:

- Be able to work in a fast paced, physically active environment.
- Have good attention to detail.
- Be motivated.
- Be a good communicator.
- Be able to work with mínimal supervision and as a member of the team.
- Be able to accurately work with numbers, products and search using keywords.
- Be friendly and polite.

Previous product knowledge not required as full training will be provided.

**Job Support**:

- On-the-job training provided.
- On-site management means there's a good support network.
- Excellent internal communication.

**About You**
- Self-motivated and able to work at a fast pace.
- Takes a pride in their work.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Good numeric skills.
- Approachable and professional manner.
- Tidy / safe worker.
- Highly organised.
- Quick learner.
- Good spatial awareness.
- Able to follow procedures.
- Able to use radios for communication and touch screen computers / tablets.
- GCSE Maths & English grade D or above, or equivalent qualification.

**Working Hours**:
The store is open 7 days (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm, shorter hours Saturday and Sunday). There are no night shift / late shifts planned at this time.

Hours are on a rota basis. Full Time, part time and casual options are available.

**Benefits**:

- Potential career progression
- On-the-job training provided
- Joining an already established local company
- No late night / night shift working required
- Elements of uniform provided
- Staff radios provided

Other suitable skills and experience includes: Warehouse, Retail, Store Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Customer Service, Warehouse Staff, Shift Operator, Warehouse Shifts, Trade Sales and Retail


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