About Us
Smith's Aquatics is part of the Smith's Pets family, a long-established, family-run business known for our passion for animals and outstanding customer service. Our Aquatics department is dedicated to providing the very best in fishkeeping – from tropical and cold-water fish to tanks, accessories, and expert advice.
We're looking for an enthusiastic Aquatics Sales Assistant to join our friendly team and help our customers keep their fish happy and healthy.
The Role
As an Aquatics Sales Assistant, you will:
* Provide friendly, knowledgeable advice to customers on aquariums, fish care, and aquatic products.
* Maintain excellent animal welfare standards in our aquatics department.
* Assist with feeding, cleaning, and general husbandry of fish.
* Keep displays, tanks, and stock areas clean, tidy, and well presented.
* Process sales and handle customer queries with a positive attitude.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
* Passionate about aquatics and fishkeeping (previous experience in the hobby or industry is a must).
* Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused.
* Reliable, hardworking, energetic and willing to learn.
* Comfortable working as part of a small, hands-on team.
What We Offer
* Competitive pay and staff discount.
* Full training and support to grow your knowledge.
* A fun, supportive work environment in a family-run business.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £17,094.00-£31,833.07 per year
Expected hours: 16 – 28 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Stockton-on-Tees TS18 2NR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Fish Keeping/Aquatics: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person