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Customer Assistant

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Description

We are seeking a Customer Assistant to join our team at Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd in Kendal, Cumbria. As a Customer Assistant, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, supporting customers with their queries, and ensuring that the store is presented in a clean and tidy manner.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide exceptional customer service, making customers feel valued and supported
  • Assist with various tasks such as filling shelves, picking orders, serving customers, and selling products
  • Use digital tools to enhance customer experience and perform job tasks efficiently
  • Help organize and move stock, maintain shelf tidiness, and ensure a safe working environment
  • Develop product knowledge to make informed recommendations to customers

Requirements:

  • Friendly and welcoming demeanor with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, physical environment with high energy levels
  • Team player with a willingness to support colleagues and take on new challenges
  • Flexibility to work across the store and adapt to changing situations
  • Openness to learning and using new digital tools and technology
  • Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean and tidy workspace

Benefits:

  • Discount card offering 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday
  • Holiday entitlement based on hours worked
  • Enhanced Family Leave policies, including maternity, paternity, and adoption support
  • Pension and life cover, with company matching of 4-7.5% of pension contributions and up to 6x life cover
  • Sainsbury's share schemes, allowing employees to buy shares at discounted prices
  • Various retail savings, including discounts on eating out, holidays, and at other retailers
  • Physical wellbeing programs, such as cycle-to-work schemes, bike rentals, and reduced-price gym access
  • Mental wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programs and online wellbeing platforms
  • Financial support options, including interest-free season ticket loans, pay advances, and affordable loans

Skills

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