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Age UK's shops are the face of the charity. On high streets up and down the country our retail teams deliver a great shopping experience to customers while generating much needed income for the charity, ensuring that we can provide services and support to older people who need it most.
If you want to help us to help others, we have the job for you!
We are recruiting for a Furniture Builder/Sales Assistant to join our wonderful Bognor Regis (Arun Park) team and deliver an excellent retail service, ensuring that every customer has a great shopping experience. As a valued Sales Assistant you will contribute towards maximising shop sales and profits as well as the successful day to day running of the shop and deputise for the Shop Manager and Assistant Manager in their absence.
The successful candidate will support with sales, stock rotation, organising displays and store tidying and much more, whilst representing Age UK in a professional manner and reflecting our core values.
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)
To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.
About you
* You will have good hands on technical skills with the ability to build flat pack furniture to a quality standard and to tight deadlines. * You should have good coordination skills and the ability to complete some heavy lifting.* You'll be a great team worker and happy communicating with a range of different people. * A basic understanding of health & safety and fire regulations will be important* Full driving licence and the ability to travel between store locations
What we offer in return
* A 14 hour working week. 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 6%* Healthcare cashback scheme - money back for routine dental & eye check-ups* Shopping discounts and rewards* A welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done* With over 250 stores you will be part of a team making a real difference to older people's lives
Additional Information
Flexible approach to work required. Occasional requirement to work outside of normal area or work additional days to cover holiday/sickness. Processing stock deliveries will regularly involve carrying and moving (sometimes heavy) bags of stock. You will also be on your feet for long periods of time and work in all weather.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
