Shop Assistant
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
We are an independent eco-friendly, zero-waste store in the heart of Brighton, offering plant-based everyday products without plastic packaging.
We are passionate about helping people to make eco-conscious decisions.
We are looking for someone to start a booming, rewarding, and exciting career with us as we continuously work to achieve more and grow with us as the business grows.
Job Type: part or full time
Pay: £10.50/Hour
Rewards & Benefits:
- 10% staff discount during the first three months; following a successful probation period, employees are entitled to a 15%discount. After one year of service, this increases to 20%.
- Paid holiday - holiday entitlement is 20 days per year, plus 8 bank holidays. Restrictions apply; part-time pro rata.
- Workplace pension
- Company sick pay - employees are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay following a successful probation period.
Key Duties:
- Opening the store at the beginning and closing at the end of the operating hours.
- Engaging in appropriate behaviour at all times, representing the business in a positive light.
- Following systems and procedures, including customer service standards and safety regulations.
- Develop your knowledge of the store's products and make recommendations to customers.
- Cleaning and maintaining the store
- Stocking shelves, filling up dispensers when a product is running out
- Creating displays
- some lifting may be required
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Some knowledge of social media
- good eye for displays and social media content
- Experience in sales and EPOS systems
- a cheerful attitude and happy to talk to customers in an approachable manner
- Good communication skills, as well as being conscientious and motivated
Requirements:
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
If this shop assistant position sounds like the ideal opportunity, please apply by emailing your CV.
We'd love to hear from you! :)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brighton, BN1 1HD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 27/02/2023
Reference ID: Hunglish - Shop Assistant
Expected start date: 13/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Shop Assistant roles across Friends Of Mother Earth Ltd T/A Hunglish's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.