Retail Assistant - Part Time, Evenings & Weekends in Livingston

Farmfoods | Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

About the role

We are looking for a new Retail Assistant for our shop in Livingston, West Lothian. The position is a permanent part‑time role with a minimum of 8 hours across 3 days per week, including weekend shifts. You will be available for weekday evenings and all day on Saturday and Sunday.

Pay & Benefits

• Hours: 8 hours across 3 days per week.
• Pay: Ages 16-20 = £10.10 per hour; Ages 21+ = £12.31 per hour
• 6 weeks holiday per year.
• 15% staff discount at over 300 shops.
• Great training & development.
• Smart uniform, free life assurance.
• Staff benefits package: virtual GP, discounted services, cinema tickets, gym, travel, etc.

Responsibilities

• Make customers feel welcome with a friendly smile and hello.
• Help customers find items they are looking for.
• Give fast, friendly service at the till, offer packing help, and leave a positive impression.
• Handle stock with care, work deliveries, place products into freezers and shelves.
• Work with team to complete daily and weekly routines that keep shops safe, clean, and tidy.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Friendly, positive, hardworking approach.
• Enjoy being busy; flexible with tasks.
• Reliable and dependable; important part of small team.
• Flexible with shifts; rota planned three weeks in advance. Willing to adjust hours if needed.

Career Opportunities

Many people start as part‑time Retail Assistants while studying or managing families. Farmfoods offers training programmes and promotes from within to Shop and Area Manager positions.

Contract Information

Position: PTRA, Hours: 8, Days: 3 per week. Employment type: Part‑time. Seniority level: Entry level.