Shop Assistant

Aramark NV; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering and facilities management company in Kidlington is seeking a Shop Assistant to deliver excellent customer service and manage stock in a unique environment. The role offers varied responsibilities including operating tills, maintaining displays, and supporting your team. Ideal candidates will have a legal right to work in the UK and be comfortable in a dynamic setting. The company promotes internal development and offers a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work.
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Must be 18+.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and operate tills.
• Restock goods and maintain attractive merchandise displays.
• Conduct stock taking and report deficiencies.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Job description

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Shop Assistant to join our team working at Campsfield IRC.

You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, operating tills, checking stock, restocking goods, arranging merchandise displays, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a clean and tidy workspace.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world‑class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What we offer

• This is a permanent position, 30 hours per week, (5 days out of 7 including some weekends). Shift times are to be advised.
• Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period.
• Employee Assistance Programme and in‑house Mental Health Champions.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app – which includes online GP access, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available.
• We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Shop Assistant

• Daily support in the shop; receiving and putting out deliveries, restocking goods, and ensuring attractive displays of merchandise.
• Escorting prisoners to and from the shop.
• Picking and packing orders.
• Answering phone calls and responding to emails.
• Stock taking, ordering, and notifying line manager of any deficient goods.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Becoming key trained and radio trained.
• Supporting Manager in absence.

You will be set up for success if you have

• Resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work
• The ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
• Must be 18+
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full on the job training will be provided!
• Must be comfortable working alongside a team and occasional lone working.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 611522.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.