At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver top-notch customer service and help keep the store vibrant and stocked.
- Company: Join Smyths Toys, a leading retailer in children's toys with a fun atmosphere.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and great perks like discounts and annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available, especially on weekends, with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Dive into the exciting world of retail and gain valuable experience while having fun.
- Qualifications: Retail experience is a plus, but enthusiasm and teamwork are key!
The predicted salary is between 13.2 - 13.2 £ per hour.
Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers. We are an equal opportunity employer, and the only thing that matters to us is your ability to do this role. Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today!
About the Role
We are currently recruiting a fully flexible Outdoor Assistant. As an Outdoor Sales Assistant, you will be expected to provide a high level of customer service, help your team achieve daily targets and ensure that the department is well stocked and well presented at all times. You will work as part of a fast-paced and dynamic team. The successful candidate will be trained as a bike builder (full training will be given). Store at the Cowley Retail Park, UB8 2TE, Uxbridge London.
Rates of pay: This is a temporary contract, with a rate of pay of £13.20 per hour for over 21 and £11.30 per hour for under 21.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a high level of customer service
- Ascertain customers’ needs and wants
- Work as part of a fast-paced and dynamic team
- Keep the store clean and tidy
- Pack shelves and merchandise
- Work delivery and complete price changes
- Learn about and keep up to date with our products in order to help customers
- Work in warehouse scanning in delivery and racking stock away to a high standard
- Warehouse maintenance
- Opportunities to build bikes
The Ideal Candidate
Retail experience in the following areas is highly desirable:
- Outdoor
- Bikes
- Backdoor/Warehouse
Our Stores are open 7 days a week and we need our Sales Assistants to be as flexible as possible to ensure that it succeeds. Weekends are our busiest trading days so it is likely that you will be required to work on these days. You will be hired on a temporary basis to give you the opportunity to see if you enjoy this fast-paced world of retail.
Benefits:
- A benefits package inclusive of: 4 weeks annual leave rising according to length of service
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- In-store discount
- Company Maternity and Paternity Payments
- Special Life-Event Gifts
- Length of Service Awards
Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Outdoor Sales Assistant - Uxbridge, London employer: Smyths Toys
Smyths Toys Superstores is an exceptional employer that champions a vibrant and dynamic work culture, where every Store Manager is empowered to take ownership of their store like a CEO. With a focus on employee growth, we offer extensive training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, all while ensuring a fun and engaging retail environment in Belfast. Our commitment to work-life balance is reflected in generous annual leave and enhanced family leave policies, making Smyths a truly rewarding place to build your career.
