At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with visitors, sell tickets, and assist in our vibrant Gift Shop and fudge shop.
- Company: Join the award-winning Royal Yacht Britannia team in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday, pension contributions, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Shifts are planned 4 weeks in advance, offering great work-life balance.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team and create memorable experiences for visitors.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic, customer-focused, and flexible with a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 13.8 - 13.8 £ per hour.
The Royal Yacht Britannia is an award-winning five-star visitor attraction and exclusive events venue in Edinburgh. The 160-strong team on board is committed to delivering the same standards of excellence expected when Britannia was in service.
Company Benefits:
- 10% employer pension contribution with a choice to contribute up to a further 5% yourself, which would then be matched by us as well! (So, 20% potential contribution to your pension).
- 6.6 weeks/33 days pro-rata, annual holiday entitlement (one week/5 days pro-rata more than statutory minimum).
- Enhanced long service holiday entitlement.
- Performance & loyalty payment scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Complimentary tickets.
- Staff discount in the Gift Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom & The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar aboard Fingal Hotel.
Britannia’s Gift Shop is the benchmark for five-star retailing within Scotland’s tourism industry, and we now have a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding Sales Assistant to join our great team.
Responsibilities:
- Working alongside a passionate and friendly team of Sales Assistants you will work over three key areas of the department, selling tickets in our ticket office, working in our busy Gift Shop and running our fudge shop, the NAAFI.
- Shifts are given to the team 4 weeks in advance and a variety of week and weekend work is required.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, customer focused, with a positive can-do attitude and who enjoys a varied role in a fast-paced environment.
- It is essential that the candidate is flexible to work over a 7-day period.
- You must also have a smart appearance, be competent in numeracy and be computer literate.
- Experience in a customer-focused role within a quality establishment would be advantageous.
- If you have a warm, outgoing personality and would relish the freedom to interact with visitors of all ages, then why not join our friendly and motivated team?
Sales Assistant employer: The Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia offers a unique and rewarding work environment in the heart of Edinburgh, where employees are part of a dedicated team committed to excellence. With generous benefits including a substantial pension contribution, enhanced holiday entitlement, and opportunities for personal growth, staff enjoy a supportive culture that values performance and loyalty. Join us to be part of an iconic attraction that not only provides meaningful employment but also allows you to engage with visitors from around the world in a vibrant setting.
