Customer Service Assistant

East of England Co-op; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional retail cooperative located in Woodbridge seeks a Customer Service Assistant to deliver high standards of service and engagement with the local community. The ideal candidate is friendly, self-motivated, and reliable, promoting a positive shopping experience. Flexible working patterns are available, and employees are provided with competitive pay, discounts, and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension contribution and wellness support.

Benefits

20% discount in food stores

22 days holiday

5% employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Free remote GP service available 24/7

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Must be a reliable team player.
• Must be over 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of customer service.
• Engage with the local community.
• Support store presentation and compliance.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Positive attitude

Willing to learn and adapt

Basic numeracy

Basic IT skills

Job description

### Vacancy Introduction**Come and join our team!**As a Customer Service Assistant (CSA) you will be responsible for supporting your store to deliver high standards of customer service, availability and presentation, compliance, and engagement with your local community.You will be working as part of a diverse and motivated team of colleagues who strive to attract and delight new and existing customers every day, supporting the ongoing growth and evolution of our business.****Take a look at our job description attached to the bottom of this webpage.******Normal working pattern for these roles:****Role 1**| | || --- | --- || Working Day | Shift start/end time || Friday | 4pm - 10pm |**Role 2**| | || --- | --- || Working Day | Shift start/end time || Saturday | 2pm - 8pm |*Our working patterns are non-contractual.* *Any advertised working pattern represents the normal working pattern for the role at time of advertisement and may be subject to change.***The person we are looking for*** Friendly and approachable* A reliable team player* Effective communication skills* A positive attitude* Engaged and self-motivated* Willing to learn and adapt* Have a basic level of numeracy, literacy, and IT Skills**Over 18 roles**Due to the nature of the role and its requirements, applicants will need to be aged 18 years or over to apply for this position.**Perks of the job*** Competitive rates of pay* 20% discount in our food stores, along with other discounts across our family of businesses* 22 days holiday (plus bank holiday entitlement) which increases with service* 5% employer pension contribution* Death in service benefit* Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements\** Opportunities to grow, with award-winning training and apprenticeship programmes* Great discounts, deals, and cashback across over 900 high street and online retailers* Financial wellbeing support, including Stream* Access to Cycle To Work, Rental Deposit Scheme, and SmartTech (after a qualifying period)* Employee Recognition Scheme* Long Service Awards* Free remote GP service, available 24/7, including prescription, fitness, nutrition, and counselling services* Employee Assistance Programme**We recognise the challenges people face trying to balance commitments both in and out of the workplace - perhaps studying, caring commitments, or other employment. We therefore aim to be as flexible as possible, to create shift patterns that work for both our co-op and our colleagues.***\* Enhanced on statutory terms, subject to service criteria.*| Vacancy Category | Customer Service - Food Retail || Location | 1 Hasketon Road, Woodbridge, United Kingdom |