Retail Assistant (Part-Time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
HG Gladwell & Sons have been trading from Copdock Mill near Ipswich for over 100 years. This family owned company is now one of the largest independent manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in the South East of England. Our Head Office and flagship stores are based in Suffolk, East Anglia, with another 8 retail stores spread across Kent, Essex, Suffolk and Northamptonshire.
Part time Retail Assistant.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our team at Gladwells Pet & Country Store Sandwich as Retail Assistant. Working 4 days out of 7, your main purpose will be assisting with the day to day running of our store,including breaking down stock delivery and loading customer orders. We cater for all animals, selling everything from wild bird feed to equine specialist nutrition, fishing rods, reels and bait so knowledge of/a passion for animals would be a key advantage.
Your hours of work would be between, 08.30 am and 17.30 pm Overtime may be offered subject to business demands.
Our Retail Team assists with sales and special orders for our customers, both in person at the store and via the telephone. Cash handling, Stock control and replenishment of goods are also an important part of day-to-day activities. You will need to be physically fit and able to cope with manual handling of boxes/bags weighing up to 25 Kg. Having a Current Forklift Licence would be an advantage but not essential.
Driving Licence is essential as there is no public transport to the site.
What can you expect from us?
- Starting salary meets national/living wage requirements.
- 5% employer contributions towards your Company Pension Scheme*
- The option to open a staff discount account for use in our retail stores*
- Salary sacrifice schemes for push-bikes and childcare vouchers*
- Occupational Health support from Gipping Occupational Health
*Subject to meeting the eligibility criteria
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 34 per week
Salary: £7.49-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Driving: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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 (Part-Time) roles across H G Gladwell & Sons'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 £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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