Part-Time Sales Assistant - S&S Argento (East Kilbride)
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the position:
We are looking for someone fabulous people to join our team at East Kilbride. Based at EK, East Kilbride. The Plaza Centre - next door to Pandora and opposite JD Sports.
3 shifts per week (16-24 hours). Additional hours can be discussed.
Must be flexible and available to start ASAP.
**Please include a cover letter within your application. All applications without a cover letter will not be put forward.**
About us:
S&S Argento is a family run jewellers based in Glasgow, which first established over 25 years ago. We specialise in sterling silver jewellery and take great pride in our innovative collection. Our passion for fashion and design is what has allowed us to provide customers with a product they love and cherish.
Required:
- Comfortable working in a busy environment
- Hard working and organised
- Good at communicating with both customers and other staff members
- Friendly and approachable. This is extremely important. As a family business our reputation for great customer service is exceptionally valuable
- Clean and tidy - both in appearance and within your work method
- Excellent time keeping. There is often a lot to get through in one day, so managing your time appropriately goes a long way in our stores
- An interest in fashion and jewellery is preferred
- Minimum of 2 years retail experience
In return, we provide:
- Above minimum wage
- Be treated as part of our family
- Stress-free and friendly work environment
- Flexible rota and shift swaps
- Discount on all of our stock
**Please include a cover letter within your application. All applications without a cover letter will not be put forward.**
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-24 per week
Salary: £9.50-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Application question(s):
- Our store can get very bust at times. Do you you thrive working in a busy environment?
- Please provide a brief overview as to why you feel you would suit working with us in our East Kilbride store?
- Do you have at least 2 years experience working in retail?
- Once trained, you would be left to work in store by yourself at times and so you must be proactive within the job role. Does this sound like you?
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 Part-Time Sales Assistant - S&S Argento (East Kilbride) roles across S&S Argento Jewellery'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 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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