Shop Assistant

Cranstons Sales Assistant

As a Cranstons Sales Assistant, no shift is the same and you get out what you put in. We offer a variety of different start and finish times and want you to succeed. We have a variety of different departments in store including our butchery counter, deli counter, fruit and vegetable, shop floor and tills. Chance to specialise on one counter is available and a love of good food is essential.

Our Cranstons Team work together as a team to ensure their store is clean, tidy and well – ordered so that customers can get the products they love and need. You’ll be part of a close knit team that consistently deliver quality service.

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• Unique chance at progression – 2 of our current directors started at Cranstons as a butchers apprentice
• 25% in store discount
• Save for your future with our pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

What you’ll do

• Unpack stock as deliveries arrive in store
• Providing excellent customer service on the tills
• Help our customers with any questions or queries, and locate items around the store
• Ensure the bakery stays topped up by baking fresh goods
• Ensure shelves are looking good, checking for sell by dates, ensuring quality and freshness for our customers
• Merchandising and maintaining our middles aisles of non-food products

What you'll need

• Some experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• The flexibility to start an early shift at 7am
• The ability to react positively to changing priorities
• The initiative to identify tasks that need to be completed
• The drive to work hard and contribute to the success of your store
• A friendly communication style with your team and customers
• Experience in providing excellent customer service

Next steps

• Apply today with a copy of your CV
• Our recruitment team will review all applications and may close the job early to maintain a good candidate experience
• If successful you will be invited for an in person interview with a follow up small trial shift
• If you have any questions about the role, application process or otherwise please contact recruitment@cranstons.net.

This role is based at our Orton Grange Foodhall, accessible via car or a local bus from Carlisle.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 32 - 40 per week

Salary: Up to £11.01 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carlisle, CA5 6LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PD160623