Retail Assistant - Part Time (temporary 3 month contract)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hancocks Cash & Carry is part of the World of Sweets Group and is the country’s leading confectionery trade-only cash and carry.
We have a vacancy for a part time Retail Assistant (20 hours per week) at our Cardiff (CF11 8EQ) Cash & Carry Store
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Temporary 3 Month Contract
As a Retail Assistant your key duties will be:
- Checkout operation.
- Stock replenishment.
- Give great customer service.
- To join as part of a small, friendly, hard-working team.
Retail Assistant requirements are:
- Experience within a retail or wholesale environment would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Cash handling / till / checkout experience preferred but not essential.
- Good organisational skills and a grasp of basic numeracy.
- The ability to communicate well at all levels.
- The drive and determination to succeed in a fast paced environment.
- A friendly and approachable person who can build relationships with both customers and staff.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10.42-£10.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- retail / wholesale / customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- cash handling / tills & checkouts: 1 year (preferred)
- stock handling / rotation & replenishment: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 Retail Assistant - Part Time (temporary 3 month contract) roles across World of Sweets'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 £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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