Shop Assistant

Job Summary

Shop Assistant – 73-75 George Street, Altrincham WA14 1RN
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15 hours per week (3–5 hours per day on weekends based on rota).
Pay £12.71 per hour plus reward and benefit scheme.

• Help maximise donated income through proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed levels 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 at all times.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in‑store campaigns to promote the brand and national fundraising initiatives.

• Customer Service Experience
• Cash Handling/Till work
• Basic IT skills (emails/instant messaging/video calls)
• Organisational Skills
• Lone working experience

• High street retail/leisure/hospitality background
• KPI and target experience
• Team Player
• Merchandising/Stock rotation

• 27 days holiday (rising to 33 with length of service) plus bank holidays (pro rata if part‑time)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme – £250 payment
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities
• Access to Employee support programme
• and many more benefits (see full list on our careers website)

We encourage a diverse workforce and are committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination. Sue Ryder welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio‑economic backgrounds and people with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria. We provide inclusive recruitment practices such as sharing interview themes in advance and offering remote interviews where needed.