At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a positive customer experience and support store management.
- Company: Join A.F. Blakemore, a leading UK convenience store group.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous discounts, early pay access, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Qualifications: Previous retail experience preferred but not essential; enthusiasm is key.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 12 £ per hour.
Customer Team Member (18+) SPAR Callington
Position: 13 Hours per week – Monday and Tuesday evenings. Must be over 18.
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a SPAR Customer Team Member.
As a Customer Team Member at SPAR Callington, you will support our store management team and create a positive customer experience.
You will help maximise sales and profit by completing allocated tasks to contribute to continuous improvement of the store, ensuring great customer service through ‘Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food for later and Food for now!’
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service
Greeting customers in a friendly manner; answering inquiries and assisting customers in finding items; processing purchases efficiently and accurately through the tills; upselling selected products and highlighting multi‑buy offers.
Store Operations
Working stock; checking deliveries, stocking shelves, maintaining a clean and organised sales floor and rotating stock to ensure freshness and timely expiration dates; completing additional tasks such as date checking, stock and gap checking, price changes, promotional displays and other duties as required; adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Key Skills & Knowledge
- Previous experience in a similar role and/or industry is preferred.
- Reliably follows instructions and procedures with excellent attention to detail.
- Some understanding of legislative responsibilities of a retail environment and the skills to assist with adherence.
- Ability to contribute ideas for delivering exceptional customer service and driving the business forward.
- Experience of using a ‘Challenge 25’ policy is desirable.
- Keen and enthusiastic approach to working both in a team and independently.
- Previous cash handling experience is preferred but not essential.
What’s in it for you?
- Holiday, maternity and paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements.
- Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi‑diverse culture.
- Gain hands‑on experience in a high volume, fast‑paced convenience store.
- Generous staff discount in all SPAR stores (excluding alcohol & cigarettes).
- Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
- Free tea and coffee.
- Early access to your pay through ‘Early Pay’.
- 24/7 access to your payslips and rotas via the HR/Payroll portal.
- Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice.
- Company pension scheme.
- Company life insurance worth 1 × annual salary and 6 × annual salary with company pension scheme.
- Cycle to work – bicycle purchase scheme.
- Long service awards.
About Us
At A.
Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future.
What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family‑run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion.
We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business.
We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.
Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution.
Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.
SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries.
With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group.
Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all.
We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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Customer Team Member CALLINGTON Retail SPAR jobs (inc Greggs/Subway) Customer Team Member employer: A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd
At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive employer that values the growth and development of our team members. With a strong commitment to community engagement and a supportive work culture, we offer competitive benefits, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay, flexible working hours, and a generous staff discount. Join us in our award-winning Newtown store, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in retail.
Contact Details:
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd Recruitment Team
