Retail Assistant - Part Time

Position Summary

Retail Assistant – Part‑time permanent position, 16 hours across 4 days per week, with flexible shifts including weekends, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

Position code: PTRA.

Hours:

16 per week over 4 days.

• Pay: £10.95 per hour for ages 16‑20; £12.81 per hour for ages 21+
• Annual holiday: 6 weeks
• Training and development opportunities
• 15% staff discount across 300+ shops
• Smart uniform
• Free life assurance
• Staff benefits package: virtual GP and discounts on cinema, gym, days out, travel, etc.

• Greet and welcome all customers with a friendly smile and simple hello.
• Help customers locate items they are looking for.
• Provide fast, friendly service at the till, offering assistance with packing and leaving a positive impression.
• Handle stock with care during deliveries, placing products into freezers and on shelves for customers.
• Work with the team to complete daily and weekly routines that keep the shop safe, clean and tidy.

• Friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
• Enjoy being busy with varied tasks, from deliveries to till service, cleaning and stock rotation.
• Reliable – essential to the small team; dependability at each shift.
• Flexible shift schedule; ability to cover for teammates and adjust to rota changes.
• Ability to complete an Employment Verification check if successful and offered the position.

Many people take part‑time roles to supplement income while studying or managing family commitments. Successful assistants often progress to roles such as Shop Manager or Area Manager through Farmfoods’ training programmes, offering a pathway to a rewarding career.