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 couldnt happen without the energy and dedication of our operations team. As a Retail Operations Assistant, youll 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 youre just starting out in your career or have retail or warehouse experience and want a fresh challenge. If you enjoy meeting personal goals and being part of a supportive team, this is the position for you. While this is a temporary contract, there may be potential for a permanent role later depending on local opportunities.
About the role
You will work in a Boots store and report to the Assistant or Store Manager. Your responsibilities will include:
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, youll occasionally interact with customers on the shop floor, answering questions or jumping on the tills when required.
Want more insight into the role? Watch this short video where Claire gives you a sneak peek of what it’s like behind the scenes!
What youll need to have
Full training is provided for this role, but these are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed:
* Speed & Accuracy: You need to enjoy following process, working quickly whilst staying precise.
* Target-Driven: You need to be self-motivated and focused to achieve your individual targets.
* Team Player: A collaborative, one-team mindset is key to helping each other meet store goals.
* Physical Stamina: Youll be on your feet, standing, walking and lifting.
* Tech-Savvy: You need to be comfortable learning about and using new technology, including handheld mobile devices.
* Customer Service Skills: A friendly attitude and willingness to help customers is a must!
It would be great if you also have
These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that dont match these additional criteria:
* Experience in a retail or warehouse environment
* Experience using hand-held scanners or inventory systems
* Familiar with the products Boots sells so you can quickly identify them to pack online boots.com orders.
Career development
Are you thinking about your future career goals? There are plenty of opportunities to continue your career with us; whether you progress within retail or pharmacy, work your way up to store leadership or even join our Support Office. Why not check out some success stories here.
Our benefits
* Generous employee discounts
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
* Maternity/Paternity/Adoption gift card
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
Whats next
If youre 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 be in contact to attend an in-person interview within the next 14 days.
If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Need To Know
We are now recruiting Operations Assistants for our Barnsley, Cheapside store. We are looking for candidates to start with us from 10 October onwards. We have a variety of shifts available, including weekends. Please note that the advert may close when we have met our requirements.
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