Retail Sales Assistant (Part-time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who are we:
We are a family run, Award Winning, bakers business and this year we are celebrating 125 years in business, serving customers from Stonehaven in the North, all the way down the East coast to the Edinburgh and Lothians area.
We produce freshly baked goods 7 days a week to our numerous external customers, as well as our own branded shops.
What you’ll be doing day to day:
- Serving customers to a high standard
- Cash handling
- Basic food preparation
- Complying with company / hygiene/health & safety regulations
- Merchandising
- Cleaning duties
- Stocktaking and stock replenishment / stock rotation
What we are looking for:
- Previous retail and / or catering / barista / cafe experience is essential
- Previous experience of working in a fast paced, customer facing role
- The contract will be for 16 hours. The shifts will be worked between 8am - 3pm including Saturday. Applicants must be fully flexible in regards to working hours as extra hours will be required for training plus to provide holiday cover.
- Good understanding of the importance of providing excellent customer service
- Good understanding of the importance of having a high standard of personal and workplace hygiene
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Perth, PH1 5EH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Barista: 1 year (preferred)
- Retail sales: 5 years (required)
- customer service: 5 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Perth
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 Sales Assistant (Part-time) roles across Goodfellow and Steven'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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