Retail Assistant
City of Edinburgh
Job Title: Retail Assistant Location: Edinburgh Salary: £13.60 per hour Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm Contract: Permanent   We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Retail Assistant to join our client’s team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering excellent service to customers both face-to-face and over the phone, maintaining stock levels, and supporting the day-to-day running of the business.  Key Responsibilities: - Provide outstanding customer service in person and over the phone. - Handle cash and operate till systems accurately. - Offer knowledgeable advice on products and services. - Process customer orders, purchases, and returns efficiently. - Maintain and manage stock levels within your area of responsibility. - Take a proactive approach to sales opportunities, identifying ways to grow business and enhance the customer experience. - Ensure the store is clean, organised, and well-presented at all times. - Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment. - Assist with stock deliveries and manual handling – heavy lifting may be required.  Essential Requirements - Must be computer literate. - Comfortable speaking with customers both face-to-face and over the phone. - Experience in cash handling and operating till systems. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Reliable, enthusiastic, and able to work independently and as part of a team. - Physically capable of performing manual handling tasks.  Desirable Requirements - Forklift experience or valid forklift licence. - Full UK driving licence. - Previous experience in a retail, trade counter, or merchant environment. |  |  |  |
Recruiter: Pertemps - Edinburgh Contracts
Salary: £14 Per Hour
Reference: 08215564491