Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ecco is a registered environmental charity and we are currently looking for a Shop Assistant to join our store on the High Street in Bishop’s Stortford.
This is a part-time role working 24 hours over 3 days out of 7. (Includes weekends) - Shifts are 9am to 5pm - Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Our Shop Assistants work alongside the management team to drive shop performance. In this role you will be involved in all aspects of a customer focused role such as ensuring a high level of customer service and striving to achieve maximum sales.
Assisting in all operational procedures such as sorting donations, organising collections and deliveries, stock rotation, merchandising, pricing and housekeeping.
You will be responsible for the store when there isn’t a manager on duty, and this will involve lone working. Therefore applicants must be 18+ years old.
We are looking for candidates that are:
- Reliable, hard working and flexible
- Have the desire to strive for the best customer service
- An interest in helping the environment and the local community.
- Previous retail experience is ideal but not essential.
- Able to travel to cover our stores located in Harlow and Epping when necessary.
- Have a good level of spoken and written English.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £11,856.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bishop's Stortford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Bishop's Stortford Shop Assistant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Shop Assistant roles across ECCO's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11,856 - £11,856 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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