Shop Assistant

£12.71 per hour, plus reward and benefit scheme

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 15 hours per week - 3 to 5 hours per day, including weekends on rota.

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 15/07/2026

About this job

Shop Assistant - 73-75 George Street, Altrincham WA14 1RN.

Location: Two minutes walk from the Manchester Interchange, convenient by bus, train and Metrolink. Parking available on nearby Regent Road and disabled parking at the rear of the shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Help maximise donated income through proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, and stock planning.
• Set high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring health and safety is a priority.
• Manage effective stock processes to keep the shop well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock.
• Act as a brand ambassador, supporting in-store campaigns and national fundraising initiatives.
• Provide excellent customer service, including sorting and sizing stock and assisting customers with purchases.
• Perform cash handling and till work.
• Support the team in a fast paced retail environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Comfortable working in a busy fast paced environment.
• Cash handling skills.
• Basic IT skills (emails, instant messaging, video calls).
• Organisational skills.
• Lone working experience (desirable).
• High street retail, leisure or hospitality background (desirable).
• Experience with KPI and target achievement (desirable).
• Team player.
• Merchandising and stock rotation experience (desirable).

Benefits

27 days holiday, rising to 33 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rated if part time).

Reward and benefit scheme.

Access to staff and volunteer networks and an Inclusion Passport for workplace adjustments.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are a Disability Confident employer and support the 'Offer an Interview' scheme. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ individuals, those from lower socio economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities. If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitmentsueryder.org.

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.