Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a new staff member to help within our family run agricultural and pet business. This will be a 36-45 hour per week contract with wages starting at minimum wage but depending on experience and desired skills salary can be discussed. Training will be given for any skills needed that individual does not have.
Job roles include but are not limited to:
- Serving customers on the till
- Loading and unloading customers’ orders into their vehicles
- Checking in and putting away deliveries
- Giving advice to customers when necessary
Required skills / attributes
- Being able to lift up to and including 25kg safely and comfortably
- Good customer service
- Good memory (able to take in and retain information)
- Independent working
- Good oral and written communication
- Teamwork skills
- Good punctuality & attendance
- Strong work values
Desired skills / Components / experience
-Knowledge of Epos Till system
- SQP Qualified advisor
- Forklift licence
- Knowledge of dog food nutrition
- Knowledge of farm / equestrian food nutrition
- Knowledge of Roofing and Timber
- Able to convert metric and imperial measurements
- Have experience using an Epos till system
- Experience working with animals
Work Conditions:
We are located in an old plant nursery which has no temperature adjusting appliances so you will be expected to come to work in the correct clothing to work in the weather conditions forecasted for that day however set uniform expected.
Uniform
You will be supplied with branded t-shirts and sweatshirts. We can embroider any other clothing at your request and purchase
Jewellery/ Piercings
Minimal jewellery is ok as long as it does not get in the way or effect your jobs.
Discreet face piercings are ok as long as they do not affect your jobs, dangling earrings are not advised as they may get caught when carrying bags if lifted on to shoulder.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £15,500.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We have plastic screens and both staff and customers have to wear a mask
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 Shop Assistant roles across MAW Agri'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 £15,500 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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