Retail Assistant - VPZ Nairn
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Position Overview & Specifications
The UK's largest vaping retailing business is hiring!
Role: ECS (E-Cigarette Specialist)
Location: Nairn
Contract: 20 Hours per week minimum.
Starting Rate: £10 with further increase following successful completion of training
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work in an exciting, and rapidly growing industry.
VPZ is a family-run business with our head office in Edinburgh. In 10 years, we have grown from just 1 store in Leith to over 150 stores across the whole of the UK and we’re not stopping there. Our rapid growth has also seen VPZ be listed in the "Virgin fast-track 100 - fastest growing Businesses" consecutively in 2018 and 2019
We are looking to expand our team, and hire an ECS with key-holder responsibilities to join our store
Ideally, you will have previous experience in a customer-facing environment,
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Provide excellent customer care & advice
- Ensure stock levels are maintained accurately
- Increase customer retention by delivering consistently high levels of customer service
- Assist the manager and wider team in the day-to-day running of the store
We can provide you with great career progression opportunities, and industry-leading training.
You will also receive a 25-50% discount on products in-store, and access to ever-expanding staff incentives and bonuses.
Applicants must be 18 years old or older.
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 - VPZ Nairn roles across VPZ'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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