Pet Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trusty Pet Supplies is recruiting for a retail assistant for our busy pet superstore in Derby.
The role for Pet Shop Sales Assistant is on average 42.5 hours per week and is a permanent position. Hours will be between Monday - Saturday 8.00am - 5.30pm and Sunday 10am-2pm with a day off in the week and a 4 weekly Saturday/Sunday rota, with 2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays off per month.
Previous retail experience is required as well as a friendly helpful attitude towards customers and fellow team members. Full training will be given.
Reporting directly to the Store Manager, you will be a key member of the Trusty Pet Supplies Team.
The Role:
Provide the best customer service and advice to pet owners.
Ensure the store is clean, tidy and well stocked at all times.
Assist with checking off and putting away deliveries, ensuring stock rotation is completed.
General day to day and housekeeping retail tasks.
Must be able to use your own initiative as well as work in part of a team.
If you think this exciting new opportunity is for you, please send a cover letter explaining why you'd like to work for Trusty Pet Supplies detailing any relevant experience, along with a copy of your CV. Please note we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates and successful candidates can expect a reply within 2 weeks of application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Retail sales: 2 years (preferred)
- pet shop: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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 Pet Shop Assistant roles across Trusty Pet Supplies'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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