Blakemore Retail
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Location: Garden City, Flintshire, North Wales Contract Type: Permanent Hours : Minimum Min 20 Hours P/W - possibly more hours when the store needs, Various shifts available Salary: Up to £11.50 p/hr (depending on age)Closing date for applications: 8th May 2024We have an exciting opportunity for a SPAR Sales Assistant, who is motivated, friendly, hands-on and passionate about their store offering excellent service and standards to our customers. Reporting directly to the Store Management Team you will deliver maximum sales and profit through continuous personal improvement and the provision of friendly, excellent service to customers, colleagues, and visitors.A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution. Key Tasks/Responsibilities: To deliver customer service in line with SPARkling Service standards To contribute ideas for driving the business and it's team forward To use relevant processes and policies to ensure the security of people, stock and cash Report all customer complaints to manager on duty To comply with relevant legislation and health and food safety responsibilities as defined in the induction period and training What's in it for you? Excellent benefits package including: Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture Outstanding Training & Development Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes) Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay' 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice Company Pension Scheme NEST pension scheme Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme Long Service Awards Please download the job description for more information.Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.You may have experience of the following: Sales Advisor, Sales Assistant, Retail Advisor, Customer Service Assistant, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service, Retail Sales Advisor, Shop Assistant, etc.REF-
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Location: Garden City, Flintshire, North Wales Contract Type: Permanent Hours : Minimum Min 20 Hours P/W - possibly more hours when the store needs, Various shifts available Salary: Up to £11.50 p/hr (depending on age)Closing date for applications: 8th May 2024We have an exciting opportunity for a SPAR Sales Assistant, who is motivated, friendly, hands-on and passionate about their store offering excellent service and standards to our customers. Reporting directly to the Store Management Team you will deliver maximum sales and profit through continuous personal improvement and the provision of friendly, excellent service to customers, colleagues, and visitors.A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution. Key Tasks/Responsibilities: To deliver customer service in line with SPARkling Service standards To contribute ideas for driving the business and it's team forward To use relevant processes and policies to ensure the security of people, stock and cash Report all customer complaints to manager on duty To comply with relevant legislation and health and food safety responsibilities as defined in the induction period and training What's in it for you? Excellent benefits package including: Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture Outstanding Training & Development Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes) Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay' 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice Company Pension Scheme NEST pension scheme Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme Long Service Awards Please download the job description for more information.Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.You may have experience of the following: Sales Advisor, Sales Assistant, Retail Advisor, Customer Service Assistant, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service, Retail Sales Advisor, Shop Assistant, etc.REF-
Brownhills Motorhomes are currently seeking a Casual worker for Reception duties and as a Cafe Assistant. We are the UK's largest Motorhome dealer and one stop destination for all Motorhome requirements. We sell new and used motorhomes, parts and accessories, undertake motorhome services/repairs and have an onsite café and leisure facilities. We employ around 200 staff at our 12.5 acre site. Main Responsibilities Cafe Assistance with food preparation, cooking breakfasts and lunches; which includes both hot and cold options. General cleaning duties, helping to maintain a clean and tidy Café both front of house and in the kitchen area. Any other duties required by the catering manager. Reception Answering the telephones, ensuring all calls put through to correct department/personnel in a polite and efficient manner. Reporting any problems with automated system as soon as any problems arise. Follow up any calls not returned to customer. Meeting and greeting customers as they arrive on site, making sure they sign in and out for Health and Safety purposes. Keeping lounge area for customers clean and tidy. Outward bound postal duties ensuring ready for collection at 4.30pm daily. Issuing card keys to customers to use the customer lounge. Issuing card key and ensuring customers wishing to use the swimming pool area are aware of the swimming pool rules. Keep Tea and coffee area topped up with supplies and make sure the area is kept clean and tidy. Skills Required The successful candidate must be confident, possess a cheerful disposition, have excellent customer service skills and be polite with a warm, friendly and enthusiastic personality. You must be punctual with the ability to prioritise your work. You must be able to follow specific instructions and be accurate when documenting and passing information. You must have the ability to be flexible and be IT literate. Hours of Work To cover reception staff who are on holiday, sick etc, you will not have any normal hours of work and are not guaranteed any hours of work. You will be given as much notice as is practicably possible. Additional benefits to you Uniform provided Life Insurance Free use of on-site swimming pool, sauna, hot tub Staff discount in our on-site Café and Accessory Shop
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Brownhills Motorhomes are currently seeking a Casual worker for Reception duties and as a Cafe Assistant. We are the UK's largest Motorhome dealer and one stop destination for all Motorhome requirements. We sell new and used motorhomes, parts and accessories, undertake motorhome services/repairs and have an onsite café and leisure facilities. We employ around 200 staff at our 12.5 acre site. Main Responsibilities Cafe Assistance with food preparation, cooking breakfasts and lunches; which includes both hot and cold options. General cleaning duties, helping to maintain a clean and tidy Café both front of house and in the kitchen area. Any other duties required by the catering manager. Reception Answering the telephones, ensuring all calls put through to correct department/personnel in a polite and efficient manner. Reporting any problems with automated system as soon as any problems arise. Follow up any calls not returned to customer. Meeting and greeting customers as they arrive on site, making sure they sign in and out for Health and Safety purposes. Keeping lounge area for customers clean and tidy. Outward bound postal duties ensuring ready for collection at 4.30pm daily. Issuing card keys to customers to use the customer lounge. Issuing card key and ensuring customers wishing to use the swimming pool area are aware of the swimming pool rules. Keep Tea and coffee area topped up with supplies and make sure the area is kept clean and tidy. Skills Required The successful candidate must be confident, possess a cheerful disposition, have excellent customer service skills and be polite with a warm, friendly and enthusiastic personality. You must be punctual with the ability to prioritise your work. You must be able to follow specific instructions and be accurate when documenting and passing information. You must have the ability to be flexible and be IT literate. Hours of Work To cover reception staff who are on holiday, sick etc, you will not have any normal hours of work and are not guaranteed any hours of work. You will be given as much notice as is practicably possible. Additional benefits to you Uniform provided Life Insurance Free use of on-site swimming pool, sauna, hot tub Staff discount in our on-site Café and Accessory Shop
Location : Ringwood Salary : to £24k Benefits: Free on-site parking and gym. Coffee shop, beautifully refurbished office environment, garden by the river with BBQ and pizza oven. Discretionary mini company cruise Hours: 8am-4pm (30 mins lunch) Mon-Fri office based in the thriving market town centre. OFFICE BASED Aspire Jobs are delighted to be partnering our client on an exclusive basis to help secure them find a happy assistant to join their HSQE team, who also have the responsibility for arranging numerous training courses. This is a dynamic and ever-changing business due to their growth, so priorities and deadlines can change daily. There is scope for a confident flexible individual to learn a lot, both from the introduction of new software and while the Company are in the process of rolling out ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 accreditations throughout the business. Key duties will be maintaining and helping to develop new admin systems for training records, course bookings, sending reminders, processing new starters and leavers, highlighting out of date records, taking appropriate action to update. Maintaining annual reviews of compliance documentation, i.e. annual health questionnaires, Health & Safety policy reviews. Auditing documentation and updating the training database to ensure accuracy. Process CITB grant applications and maintain the Company s driver monitoring platform, plus other ad-hoc priorities as required by the IMS / Training Co-ordinator. Some of your colleagues are field based and due to the nature of their work, you will need to persevere with patience and tenacity to obtain information. The role requires you to use third party websites that can be tedious and requires the right person to take up the challenge, being proactive to achieve positive results. You will be confident to check priorities regularly according to the business needs and be happy to work closely with team members who you assist and your line manager, providing them with regular updates on all tasks. Training is often required on an urgent basis, when the team will pull together to make the impossible happen. The successful candidate will: - Demonstrate a career to date in established admin roles, within a variety of busy environments. Min 5 years. Be competent to handle information confidentially and adhering to GDPR Be flexible and able to multitask, prioritise and reprioritise when needed Be a confident communicator, able to adapt your communication style to the audience Be a good listener and able to follow instructions Be deadline driven whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Be persistent, following up information needed IT/Computer literate MS Office This is a busy role where you will be expected to come in, get your head down and get on with the job in hand with a positive work ethic. On the job training will be given.
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Location : Ringwood Salary : to £24k Benefits: Free on-site parking and gym. Coffee shop, beautifully refurbished office environment, garden by the river with BBQ and pizza oven. Discretionary mini company cruise Hours: 8am-4pm (30 mins lunch) Mon-Fri office based in the thriving market town centre. OFFICE BASED Aspire Jobs are delighted to be partnering our client on an exclusive basis to help secure them find a happy assistant to join their HSQE team, who also have the responsibility for arranging numerous training courses. This is a dynamic and ever-changing business due to their growth, so priorities and deadlines can change daily. There is scope for a confident flexible individual to learn a lot, both from the introduction of new software and while the Company are in the process of rolling out ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 accreditations throughout the business. Key duties will be maintaining and helping to develop new admin systems for training records, course bookings, sending reminders, processing new starters and leavers, highlighting out of date records, taking appropriate action to update. Maintaining annual reviews of compliance documentation, i.e. annual health questionnaires, Health & Safety policy reviews. Auditing documentation and updating the training database to ensure accuracy. Process CITB grant applications and maintain the Company s driver monitoring platform, plus other ad-hoc priorities as required by the IMS / Training Co-ordinator. Some of your colleagues are field based and due to the nature of their work, you will need to persevere with patience and tenacity to obtain information. The role requires you to use third party websites that can be tedious and requires the right person to take up the challenge, being proactive to achieve positive results. You will be confident to check priorities regularly according to the business needs and be happy to work closely with team members who you assist and your line manager, providing them with regular updates on all tasks. Training is often required on an urgent basis, when the team will pull together to make the impossible happen. The successful candidate will: - Demonstrate a career to date in established admin roles, within a variety of busy environments. Min 5 years. Be competent to handle information confidentially and adhering to GDPR Be flexible and able to multitask, prioritise and reprioritise when needed Be a confident communicator, able to adapt your communication style to the audience Be a good listener and able to follow instructions Be deadline driven whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Be persistent, following up information needed IT/Computer literate MS Office This is a busy role where you will be expected to come in, get your head down and get on with the job in hand with a positive work ethic. On the job training will be given.
Assistant Project Manager Commercial Property Development Team Nationwide Role Head Office - Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 9EZ Salary - up to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) Full time role. Hybrid working model. Company car/car allowance included We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join us and play a key role in 'continuing our developments vision for coming years. This role will help manage the construction aspects of our on-site developments and represent Welcome Break as the client. We have head offices in Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes. But the person coming in to this role will be expected to work from a number of our sites and from home, being flexible to travel, including occasional overnight stays within the UK. What will your role look like? As the Assistant Project Manager at Welcome Break, you will be part of the Commercial Developments team, involved with maintaining and developing our properties and sites. You will be responsible for: Coordinating and delivering multiple shop fit development projects in the UK in some of our major brands (KFC, Burger King, Pret, Subway, WH Smiths, Starbucks) Managing external consultants and appointed sub-contractors with the delivery of company purchased fit-out equipment Visiting sites regularly, and attending relevant build, design and development meetings on site About you Ideally we are looking for someone who has: Familiarity with fit-out requirements, and construction or property development project management is advantageous Experience in overseeing project budgets, and tracking progress as well as spend as construction progresses Weekly reporting into the Snr Project Manager will be necessary, so experience in delivery project updates will be required Knowledge of Health and Safety practises in construction environments is essential Previous experience working on fast-paced projects within the retail and hospitality sector would be beneficial If the above hasn't convinced you, can we twist your arm with this? Company Car Scheme, or equivalent Opt Out payment 30 days Holiday (inc. BH) - entitlement increases with service Pension Scheme. 4% employer, 5% employee contribution. Employee discounts (50% off onsite KFC, Burger King, Starbucks and Pizza Express to name a few) My Welcome Break discounts - savings at hundreds of high street retailers including fashion stores, electrical retailers, supermarkets and travel companies Career progression and brilliant training programmes Cycle to work scheme - salary sacrifice scheme allows you to save money on bikes - including ebikes Free onsite parking at all Welcome Break sites Free lunch provided in office (sandwiches, pasta pots, rolls) as well as Tea and Coffee About Welcome Break Welcome Break is one of the UK's leading motorway service operators, running 44 service areas and 31 hotels across the UK. Working for Welcome Break is not what it may seem to our everyday customer. When you come into one of our sites you will recognise your favourite brands such as Starbucks, Subway, WHSmith, KFC, Pizza Express and Burger King, as well hotels under the Ramada and Days Inn brands. But what might come as a surprise is that we are all one team and that even with different uniform, everyone works for Welcome Break. INDTECH
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Assistant Project Manager Commercial Property Development Team Nationwide Role Head Office - Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 9EZ Salary - up to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) Full time role. Hybrid working model. Company car/car allowance included We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join us and play a key role in 'continuing our developments vision for coming years. This role will help manage the construction aspects of our on-site developments and represent Welcome Break as the client. We have head offices in Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes. But the person coming in to this role will be expected to work from a number of our sites and from home, being flexible to travel, including occasional overnight stays within the UK. What will your role look like? As the Assistant Project Manager at Welcome Break, you will be part of the Commercial Developments team, involved with maintaining and developing our properties and sites. You will be responsible for: Coordinating and delivering multiple shop fit development projects in the UK in some of our major brands (KFC, Burger King, Pret, Subway, WH Smiths, Starbucks) Managing external consultants and appointed sub-contractors with the delivery of company purchased fit-out equipment Visiting sites regularly, and attending relevant build, design and development meetings on site About you Ideally we are looking for someone who has: Familiarity with fit-out requirements, and construction or property development project management is advantageous Experience in overseeing project budgets, and tracking progress as well as spend as construction progresses Weekly reporting into the Snr Project Manager will be necessary, so experience in delivery project updates will be required Knowledge of Health and Safety practises in construction environments is essential Previous experience working on fast-paced projects within the retail and hospitality sector would be beneficial If the above hasn't convinced you, can we twist your arm with this? Company Car Scheme, or equivalent Opt Out payment 30 days Holiday (inc. BH) - entitlement increases with service Pension Scheme. 4% employer, 5% employee contribution. Employee discounts (50% off onsite KFC, Burger King, Starbucks and Pizza Express to name a few) My Welcome Break discounts - savings at hundreds of high street retailers including fashion stores, electrical retailers, supermarkets and travel companies Career progression and brilliant training programmes Cycle to work scheme - salary sacrifice scheme allows you to save money on bikes - including ebikes Free onsite parking at all Welcome Break sites Free lunch provided in office (sandwiches, pasta pots, rolls) as well as Tea and Coffee About Welcome Break Welcome Break is one of the UK's leading motorway service operators, running 44 service areas and 31 hotels across the UK. Working for Welcome Break is not what it may seem to our everyday customer. When you come into one of our sites you will recognise your favourite brands such as Starbucks, Subway, WHSmith, KFC, Pizza Express and Burger King, as well hotels under the Ramada and Days Inn brands. But what might come as a surprise is that we are all one team and that even with different uniform, everyone works for Welcome Break. INDTECH
About The Role What you'll be doing: Working with the Store Manager, you'll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store You'll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff You'll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice What you'll need - skills and experience: Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment You'll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers Proven experience in achieving sales targets You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy You'll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude You'll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team Benefits What you'll get in return for your commitment: Staff Discounts Healthcare Cash plans A company pension scheme Life Cover Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services Discounts on 100 s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping Role specific training and development Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee About The Company Where you'll be working: Machine Mart are the UK's leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With 65 stores nationally and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth and new store openings through this year and next. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website:
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
About The Role What you'll be doing: Working with the Store Manager, you'll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store You'll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff You'll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice What you'll need - skills and experience: Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment You'll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers Proven experience in achieving sales targets You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy You'll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude You'll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team Benefits What you'll get in return for your commitment: Staff Discounts Healthcare Cash plans A company pension scheme Life Cover Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services Discounts on 100 s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping Role specific training and development Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee About The Company Where you'll be working: Machine Mart are the UK's leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With 65 stores nationally and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth and new store openings through this year and next. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website:
About The Role What you'll be doing: Working with the Store Manager, you'll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store You'll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff You'll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice What you'll need - skills and experience: Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment You'll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers Proven experience in achieving sales targets You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy You'll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude You'll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team Benefits What you'll get in return for your commitment: Staff Discounts Healthcare Cash plans A company pension scheme Life Cover Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services Discounts on 100 s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping Role specific training and development Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee About The Company Where you'll be working: Machine Mart are the UK's leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With 65 stores nationally and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth and new store openings through this year and next. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website:
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
About The Role What you'll be doing: Working with the Store Manager, you'll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store You'll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff You'll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice What you'll need - skills and experience: Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment You'll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers Proven experience in achieving sales targets You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy You'll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude You'll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team Benefits What you'll get in return for your commitment: Staff Discounts Healthcare Cash plans A company pension scheme Life Cover Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services Discounts on 100 s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping Role specific training and development Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee About The Company Where you'll be working: Machine Mart are the UK's leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With 65 stores nationally and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth and new store openings through this year and next. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website:
About The Role What you'll be doing: Working with the Store Manager, you'll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store You'll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff You'll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice What you'll need - skills and experience: Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment You'll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers Proven experience in achieving sales targets You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy You'll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude You'll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team Benefits What you'll get in return for your commitment: Staff Discounts Healthcare Cash plans A company pension scheme Life Cover Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services Discounts on 100 s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping Role specific training and development Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee About The Company Where you'll be working: Machine Mart are the UK's leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With 65 stores nationally and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth and new store openings through this year and next. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website:
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
About The Role What you'll be doing: Working with the Store Manager, you'll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store You'll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff You'll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice What you'll need - skills and experience: Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment You'll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers Proven experience in achieving sales targets You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy You'll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude You'll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team Benefits What you'll get in return for your commitment: Staff Discounts Healthcare Cash plans A company pension scheme Life Cover Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services Discounts on 100 s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping Role specific training and development Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee About The Company Where you'll be working: Machine Mart are the UK's leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With 65 stores nationally and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth and new store openings through this year and next. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website:
About The Role What you'll be doing: Working with the Store Manager, you'll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store You'll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff You'll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice What you'll need - skills and experience: Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment You'll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers Proven experience in achieving sales targets You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy You'll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude You'll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team Benefits What you'll get in return for your commitment: Staff Discounts Healthcare Cash plans A company pension scheme Life Cover Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services Discounts on 100 s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping Role specific training and development Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee About The Company Where you'll be working: Machine Mart are the UK's leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With 65 stores nationally and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth and new store openings through this year and next. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website:
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
About The Role What you'll be doing: Working with the Store Manager, you'll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store You'll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff You'll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice What you'll need - skills and experience: Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment You'll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers Proven experience in achieving sales targets You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy You'll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude You'll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team Benefits What you'll get in return for your commitment: Staff Discounts Healthcare Cash plans A company pension scheme Life Cover Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services Discounts on 100 s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping Role specific training and development Proactive promotion of internal candidates Paid Breaks Free Tea & Coffee About The Company Where you'll be working: Machine Mart are the UK's leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With 65 stores nationally and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth and new store openings through this year and next. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website:
So what's the role all about? As an Income Assistant you will be first point of contact to our tenants mainly via phone and email, providing support with rent queries and arrears advice, recognising the need for support, and arranging relevant referrals to our support teams. You will also support the Income department with contact to tenants to reduce arrears position by collecting payment and or arranging payment plans in line with Income policies. Housing experience is not essential, but you will need to be passionate about customer service with good communication and negotiation skills. This is a hybrid office/home based role, you would be required to come into the office around 2/3 days per week with the rest being from home. We're happy to consider flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Some of the key tasks and responsibilities include: Having a good understanding of the status of all rent accounts in the management area and liaise with the Income officers to reduce debt Supporting the Income Hub achieves agreed performance standards Make outbound calls to tenants to reduce rent arrears Work closely with the Income Officers with the management of the Universal Credit Portal Be responsible for monitoring and collection of all sundry debt accounts Assisting customers with rent and service charge enquiries To be successful in this role, we'd be looking for the following... Passionate about customer service Experience of accurate record keeping and data input Ability to communicate clearly, verbal and written Organised with effective time management skills Please refer to the attached job description to find out more... What's in it for you? We recognise that people are at the heart of our business and that success is dependant on enthusiastic and committed colleagues. We make sure they feel supported and encourage a culture of opportunity and learning to enable colleagues to fulfil their potential and make a real difference to people's lives every day. In return, we reward our staff for their dedication by offering competitive salaries and an excellent discretionary range of employee benefits some of which include: 26 days annual leave entitlement per annum plus bank holidays (pro rated for part time roles). With the possibility for colleagues to buy or sell a maximum of 35 hours in annual leave year subject to certain conditions Flexible schedule & hybrid working, subject to business need and agreement with your manager. Admittedly some of our roles do require more structured working patterns than others Performance related pay- We want to recognise exceptional performance and you can earn up to 10% on top of your base salary for achieving corporate and individual targets, and completion of all essential compliance tasks. We hold an annual awards event which celebrates colleagues' success and achievements. In addition, we operate an annual bonus payment scheme based on monthly votes made by colleagues Access to the Simply Health Cash plan scheme for discounted optical, dental and health care bills Perkbox Rewards - Big discounts on high Street shops, cinemas, airport parking and hotels, savings with Apple, free coffee at Caffe Nero each month, download a free film each month and more! Health and Wellbeing initiatives such as fitness classes, walking clubs, meditation sessions and more Travel to work perks such as Bike2Work Scheme, allowing you to purchase a bike under salary sacrifice & 0% Season ticket loans for bus and train tickets Upon successful to completion of your probationary period, we offer our colleagues an interest free loan of up to £5,000 to assist with general living costs & much more! Check out our handy benefits flyer to see what else we can offer you! Do you care about the same things we do? We have three values we work by. When we meet, we'll need you to show us how they are important to you too. We always do the right thing: We offer the best quality service that we can. We're there when you need us: We listen and take action ensuring we deliver on our promises. We never give up: We are courageous in our pursuit of growth to provide more quality affordable homes. Our EDI Policy: At PA Housing, communities are at the heart of everything we do. We know how important it is to be representative of our customers and the communities we serve, and we have always committed to creating an inclusive approach to our recruitment process to ensure that we are hiring from a diverse talent pool of people. We're an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from any individual who has the relevant skills and experience for the role, inclusive of any protected characteristics such as gender identity, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation and age. At PA Housing, we pride ourselves in being a disability confident employer and support our applicants with any additional adjustments they may require during their application process. We take a flexible approach to working, and support part-time hours, job shares, where possible and provide a salary sacrifice option for childcare vouchers. As part of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, actively hiring women into this role is one our objectives to increase and promote diversity at PA Housing. If you have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please apply on our recruitment portal via our company website. Equality, diversity and inclusion PA Housing So who are we? PA Housing is an award winning provider of affordable, quality homes, but our business is about more than property - it's about people. We aim to put our residents at the centre of everything we do and offer first class services to all. Our business is built around decades of experience in the social housing sector across the Midlands, London, Home Counties and the South East. We hold a stock of more than 24,000 homes and employ 600 plus staff to provide a high standard of service to our householders. Our success and our plans for the future would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff members. Every one of our employees help to make a difference to the lives of our residents and other local people, and we look after our team members well. As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, PA Housing welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups and disabled candidates. AGENCIES: We know where you are if we need your support so please do not contact us. To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
So what's the role all about? As an Income Assistant you will be first point of contact to our tenants mainly via phone and email, providing support with rent queries and arrears advice, recognising the need for support, and arranging relevant referrals to our support teams. You will also support the Income department with contact to tenants to reduce arrears position by collecting payment and or arranging payment plans in line with Income policies. Housing experience is not essential, but you will need to be passionate about customer service with good communication and negotiation skills. This is a hybrid office/home based role, you would be required to come into the office around 2/3 days per week with the rest being from home. We're happy to consider flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Some of the key tasks and responsibilities include: Having a good understanding of the status of all rent accounts in the management area and liaise with the Income officers to reduce debt Supporting the Income Hub achieves agreed performance standards Make outbound calls to tenants to reduce rent arrears Work closely with the Income Officers with the management of the Universal Credit Portal Be responsible for monitoring and collection of all sundry debt accounts Assisting customers with rent and service charge enquiries To be successful in this role, we'd be looking for the following... Passionate about customer service Experience of accurate record keeping and data input Ability to communicate clearly, verbal and written Organised with effective time management skills Please refer to the attached job description to find out more... What's in it for you? We recognise that people are at the heart of our business and that success is dependant on enthusiastic and committed colleagues. We make sure they feel supported and encourage a culture of opportunity and learning to enable colleagues to fulfil their potential and make a real difference to people's lives every day. In return, we reward our staff for their dedication by offering competitive salaries and an excellent discretionary range of employee benefits some of which include: 26 days annual leave entitlement per annum plus bank holidays (pro rated for part time roles). With the possibility for colleagues to buy or sell a maximum of 35 hours in annual leave year subject to certain conditions Flexible schedule & hybrid working, subject to business need and agreement with your manager. Admittedly some of our roles do require more structured working patterns than others Performance related pay- We want to recognise exceptional performance and you can earn up to 10% on top of your base salary for achieving corporate and individual targets, and completion of all essential compliance tasks. We hold an annual awards event which celebrates colleagues' success and achievements. In addition, we operate an annual bonus payment scheme based on monthly votes made by colleagues Access to the Simply Health Cash plan scheme for discounted optical, dental and health care bills Perkbox Rewards - Big discounts on high Street shops, cinemas, airport parking and hotels, savings with Apple, free coffee at Caffe Nero each month, download a free film each month and more! Health and Wellbeing initiatives such as fitness classes, walking clubs, meditation sessions and more Travel to work perks such as Bike2Work Scheme, allowing you to purchase a bike under salary sacrifice & 0% Season ticket loans for bus and train tickets Upon successful to completion of your probationary period, we offer our colleagues an interest free loan of up to £5,000 to assist with general living costs & much more! Check out our handy benefits flyer to see what else we can offer you! Do you care about the same things we do? We have three values we work by. When we meet, we'll need you to show us how they are important to you too. We always do the right thing: We offer the best quality service that we can. We're there when you need us: We listen and take action ensuring we deliver on our promises. We never give up: We are courageous in our pursuit of growth to provide more quality affordable homes. Our EDI Policy: At PA Housing, communities are at the heart of everything we do. We know how important it is to be representative of our customers and the communities we serve, and we have always committed to creating an inclusive approach to our recruitment process to ensure that we are hiring from a diverse talent pool of people. We're an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from any individual who has the relevant skills and experience for the role, inclusive of any protected characteristics such as gender identity, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation and age. At PA Housing, we pride ourselves in being a disability confident employer and support our applicants with any additional adjustments they may require during their application process. We take a flexible approach to working, and support part-time hours, job shares, where possible and provide a salary sacrifice option for childcare vouchers. As part of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, actively hiring women into this role is one our objectives to increase and promote diversity at PA Housing. If you have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please apply on our recruitment portal via our company website. Equality, diversity and inclusion PA Housing So who are we? PA Housing is an award winning provider of affordable, quality homes, but our business is about more than property - it's about people. We aim to put our residents at the centre of everything we do and offer first class services to all. Our business is built around decades of experience in the social housing sector across the Midlands, London, Home Counties and the South East. We hold a stock of more than 24,000 homes and employ 600 plus staff to provide a high standard of service to our householders. Our success and our plans for the future would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff members. Every one of our employees help to make a difference to the lives of our residents and other local people, and we look after our team members well. As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, PA Housing welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups and disabled candidates. AGENCIES: We know where you are if we need your support so please do not contact us. To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email
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Feb 01, 2021
Full time
About the Role Reporting to the Care Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing a professional but relaxed atmosphere in the dining room and will ensure that residents and visitors receive an efficient food service. About You Our ideal Hospitality Assistant will have the following skills and values: Caring nature. Strong communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team and individually. Flexibility and be able to adapt to the needs of Residents. Experience of working in a catering service in a similar environment is desirable but not essential. Delivering prepared food from the kitchen to the dining areas and serving meals to residents in a pleasant and friendly manner. Ensure refreshment is always available Setting up tables, tidy work areas and preparing food areas for next service to ensure high standards of hygiene Experience: Ideally some experience working in a busy restaurant/hospitality or catering Good communication and excellent customer service skills to be able to deliver a good service to our visitors and elderly residents Team player, self-motivated, proactive and flexible If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be. Our Benefits; In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus: Clinical training support and development opportunities 5.6 weeks annual leave Fully funded training Simply Health cover after one year of service, inc. cashback on medical and dental expenses Perkbox - a range of discounts and free monthly offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurants Car through salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme NEST pension plan Nurse and carer referral scheme Rewards for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service Annual staff recognition through MMCG Care Awards *Apprenticeship opportunities available Wyndham Hall Wyndham Hall Care Home is a 2015 addition to the Maria Mallaband care home portfolio, a growing and respected provider that is highly-regarded within the UK care sector. The new residence provides five star accommodation for 60 people and specialises in the provision of outstanding nursing, residential and dementia care within its beautiful modern facilities. All 60 bedrooms are en-suite and decorated to an elegant hotel standard. The home is finished to a lavish standard throughout, offering comfort, elegance and security. Facilities also include elegant dining rooms, a quiet lounge, garden room, a pub, spa facilities and cinema room. Wyndham Hall is easily reached via junction 9 off M40 and two railway stations are close by. The home is minutes away from the heart of North Oxfordshire’s countryside with a variety of walks and shops. Call in for a viewing and meet the team, or for a coffee and a chat. MMCG's approach is based on achieving luxury environments, within which care workers can achieve the best standards for the well-being of residents and peace of mind of loved ones.
Maria Mallaband Care Group
Sedgefield, County Durham
About the Role As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be experienced with food preparation and catering in accordance with Health and Safety and Food Standard regulations. Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required. "Become a Key worker and make a difference" About You; Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels. Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents Assisting the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy Genuine interest in working in a care home environment. Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential. A committed and organised approach. A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Flexible to work shifts. If you would like to use your experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be. Our Benefits; In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus: Training support and development opportunities 5.6 weeks annual leave Fully funded training Simply Health cover after one year of service, inc. cashback on medical and dental expenses Perkbox - a range of discounts and free monthly offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurants Car through salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme NEST pension plan Nurse and carer referral scheme Rewards for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service Annual staff recognition through MMCG Care Awards *Apprenticeship opportunities available Willowdene Care Home Located nearby Sedgefield and Fishburn, Willowdene offers nursing, residential and respite care, as well as specialist dementia residential & nursing care. Features at Willowdene include its tranquil countryside setting, large conservatory and a cosy coffee shop supplying complimentary refreshments to residents and their guests. Manager Ruth Sunter was awarded a prestigious 'dementia champion award' in 2017 for her work in promoting best practice and developing innovative services for people living with dementia at the home. This included introducing regular 'dementia friends' talks, increasing staff training on dementia awareness, and adding and adapting features to make the home environment more dementia-friendly. As certified 'investors in people', Willowdene offers their team the training and professional development they need to ensure they have the right people in each role, with a passion for care and the skills to deliver the high standards expected. A full-time activities coordinator provides a stimulating programme of creative and fun activities, entertainment, events and outings for residents to choose from, which also includes one-to-one sessions.
Feb 01, 2021
Full time
About the Role As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be experienced with food preparation and catering in accordance with Health and Safety and Food Standard regulations. Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required. "Become a Key worker and make a difference" About You; Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels. Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents Assisting the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy Genuine interest in working in a care home environment. Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential. A committed and organised approach. A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Flexible to work shifts. If you would like to use your experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be. Our Benefits; In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus: Training support and development opportunities 5.6 weeks annual leave Fully funded training Simply Health cover after one year of service, inc. cashback on medical and dental expenses Perkbox - a range of discounts and free monthly offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurants Car through salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme NEST pension plan Nurse and carer referral scheme Rewards for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service Annual staff recognition through MMCG Care Awards *Apprenticeship opportunities available Willowdene Care Home Located nearby Sedgefield and Fishburn, Willowdene offers nursing, residential and respite care, as well as specialist dementia residential & nursing care. Features at Willowdene include its tranquil countryside setting, large conservatory and a cosy coffee shop supplying complimentary refreshments to residents and their guests. Manager Ruth Sunter was awarded a prestigious 'dementia champion award' in 2017 for her work in promoting best practice and developing innovative services for people living with dementia at the home. This included introducing regular 'dementia friends' talks, increasing staff training on dementia awareness, and adding and adapting features to make the home environment more dementia-friendly. As certified 'investors in people', Willowdene offers their team the training and professional development they need to ensure they have the right people in each role, with a passion for care and the skills to deliver the high standards expected. A full-time activities coordinator provides a stimulating programme of creative and fun activities, entertainment, events and outings for residents to choose from, which also includes one-to-one sessions.