Store / Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Shop Assistant is required to work full or part time in our Manchester store in an area with excellent transport links.
You must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude at work, be self-motivated, highly organised and have an open eye for details.
Duties include (but not limited to) the following:
- Dealing with customers as and when required and instructed.
- Assisting in maintaining a consistent flow of production.
- Organising garments, fabric, zips, threads, etc. at the workplace.
- Keeping the workplace clean and tidy.
Previous customer service experience is preferable but not essential.
We offer a rate of £9.50-£12 however, this is dependant of experience.
Position is available for immediate start. So, if you are looking to work in a friendly environment and you feel this is the right job for you, please send your CV and we will contact you if your application is short-listed.
Working hours are flexible (between 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Saturday) and to be discussed at the interview stage.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
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 Store / Shop Assistant roles across Magic Stitches'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 £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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