Overview
The salary for this role is £12.40 per hour. The festive season at Boots is one of our most exciting and important times of the year, and it simply couldn't happen without the energy and dedication of our operations team. As a Retail Operations Assistant, you'll be at the heart of the action, picking and packing orders to ensure every customer receives the high-end festive experience they love and deserve.
This role is a great opportunity whether you're just starting out in your career or have retail or warehouse experience and want a fresh challenge. It is a temporary contract, with potential for a permanent role later depending on opportunities in your local area.
Responsibilities
* Picking and Packing: You will pick and pack online orders using handheld devices.
* Delivery Assistance: You will assist with incoming deliveries, unloading and sorting stock.
* Stock Management: You will manage the shelves to ensure they are well-stocked, and everything is in the right place.
* Working to Targets: You will work to stretching daily targets, contributing to your overall team goal.
* Customer Interaction: While this is a behind-the-scenes role, you'll occasionally interact with customers on the shop floor, answering questions or jumping on the tills when required.
For more insight into the role, watch the short video where Claire gives you a sneak peek of what it’s like behind the scenes!
What you\'ll need to have
* Full training is provided for this role, but essential skills include:
* Speed & Accuracy: following process, working quickly whilst staying precise.
* Target-Driven: self-motivated and focused to achieve individual targets.
* Team Player: collaborative mindset to help the team meet store goals.
* Physical Stamina: on your feet, standing, walking and lifting.
* Tech-Savvy: comfortable using new technology, including handheld devices.
* Customer Service Skills: friendly attitude and willingness to help customers.
Desirable but not essential: experience in retail or warehouse environment; experience using hand-held scanners or inventory systems; familiarity with Boots products to identify them for online orders.
Career development
There are opportunities to continue your career with us, whether within retail or pharmacy, toward store leadership or the Support Office. Check out success stories here.
Our benefits
* Generous employee discounts
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health
* Maternity/Paternity/Adoption gift card
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Why Boots
We foster an inclusive working environment and are an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to embrace diversity and provide a positive environment for all. We change for the better with you.
What\'s next
If you\'re up for a challenge, enjoy working in a team, and are ready to make an impact, apply now. If your application is successful, we will contact you to attend an in-person interview within the next 14 days. We can provide reasonable adjustments to help you at the application and interview stage.
Need To Know
We are recruiting Operations Assistants for our Chester, Foregate Street store. Start from 10th October onwards. Shifts include weekends. Availability - Any 5 out of 7 days. The advert may close when we have met our requirements.
Details
* Business Area: Retail
* Function: Christmas
* Hours per week: 37.5
* Region: Central
* Area: Wirral and Chester
* Store: CHESTER
* Country: UK
* Address: 47-55 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire
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