Retail Sales Assistant

Job description

Join Our Team as a Sales Assistant based at our onsite store at Ocado PurfeetWe are looking for hard working individuals that are enthusiastic and enjoy a challenge. Someone who enjoys meeting people and puts our members at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that each and every one of our members gets the shopping experience they deserve. In this role, you will work as part of a team within a busy, retail environment. Previous retail experience may be useful, however full training will be provided.

About UsCompany Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa, is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We enable some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste. The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

Details of location and shift patternShifts/Hours of work16 hours per week

The successful candidates need to be flexible to work between 5.30am and 7pm Tuesday to Saturday

Rate of pay: £12.91 per hour, paid on a 4 weekly basis

Location: Company Shop, Ocado Staff Shop, South Ockendon, Purfleet, RM15 4DT

Requirements

A can do attitude

Dedication, commitment and enthusiasm

Good communication skills

A flexible attitude to work

Excellent levels of customer service

Ability to work as part of a team

Initiative

Benefits

Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees

Contributory pension scheme

Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts and on-site Parking

Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday

Employee Assistance Programme - Grocery Aid

Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts

Life assurance benefit

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aveley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English