Applicant Information – Group Assessment Session
Date: Saturday, 4 October 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Retail Assistant – Full-Time
Location: Wing Yip Croydon
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week, 5 days over 7 including weekends)
About Us
Wing Yip is the UK's leading Oriental food retailer and wholesaler, with over 50 years of heritage serving both individual customers and trade professionals. We operate four large-format retail stores and a nationwide distribution network, supported by a dedicated team of over 370 colleagues.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated Retail Assistants to join our Croydon store.
The Role
As a Retail Assistant, you'll play an important role in keeping our store running smoothly and providing excellent customer service. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, where teamwork, flexibility, and reliability are key.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming store environment
* Replenish stock and set up product displays
* Build product knowledge to assist customers effectively
* Handle fresh food products (meat, fish, vegetables)
* Carry out manual handling tasks, including lifting
* Support early morning operations (from 7:00 a.m.)
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve store standards
About You
Previous customer service or retail experience is helpful, but not essential — what matters most is your attitude and commitment.
We're looking for individuals who are:
* Reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic
* Team-oriented, with a positive and flexible approach
* Willing to learn, adapt, and grow in a busy retail environment
* Available to work weekends and early mornings
Language skills in Cantonese or Mandarin are an advantage, though not required.
What We Offer
* Competitive pay and staff discounts
* Training and support to build product knowledge and skills
* Long-term career opportunities in a growing business
* A friendly and diverse working environment
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today with your most recent CV and take the first step toward joining our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person