Retail Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kenect Recruitment are currently looking for a Jewellery Retail Assistant for our client based in Aldridge.
The Role:
Retail sales position in Jewellery and watch store, serving customers in a busy retail environment for a small, traditional family run business.
Duties:
- Taking cash and card payments
- Light cleaning and housekeeping duties
- Answering phones
- Going above and beyond to assist customers with purchases
Skills & Experience:
- Previous retail experience is preferred, but not essential
- A keen eye for presentation and style
- A warm smile and a positive attitude
- Flexibility with working hours
Working Hours:
- Part time, initially 3 days per week including Saturdays
- Flexible to work additional hours during busier periods
- 8 hours per day - 8.30am - 5pm
- Holiday pay accrued
For more information on an immediate start please call 01922 896339
Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £10.42-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Walsall, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Assistant roles across Kenect Recruitment'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 HR Consulting.
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 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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