Retail Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the team of well established plant shops in Edinburgh.
The role will be varied and not a single day will be the same. As a retail assistant, you will deliver top customer service, educating our customers around their new plant and tailoring each encounter to their needs, this will include till work and general retail duties. You will also assist in the day to day maintenance of the plants and general cleaning of the shop. As with the nature of the business, your role is not limited to the above and may change as the business needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person, someone who is passionate about all things green and can happily spend all day talking about plants. Retail experience is non essential however would be an added bonus. Above all, we are looking for someone who wants to join our green family and grow with us, all training can be given. We routinely bring our dogs into work, so if you like dogs then this is definitely the plant shop for you.
About us?
We are a modern take on a tropical plant shop with social and environmental sustainability at its center. With bright colours and hundreds of plants, we've created a thoroughly unique space where you can shop without a guilty conscience. We like to think of this as renewable consumerism.
So what's stopping you? Send us a cover letter, telling us a little about yourself and why you would be suitable for the role, along with your CV
There are multiple positions available with varying hours, with both full time and part time available. We may also ask you to work at both locations from time to time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Retail: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Assistant roles across GREEN. PLANTSHOPS'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 General.
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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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