Luss Estates Company are currently seeking to recruit a seasonal Retail Assistant to join our Retail Team.
This is a fixed term contract from September - end of December 2025. Immediate start required. This is a minimum hours contract which guarantees 14 hours minimum (2 days) per week however, we would expect weekly hours to exceed this as shift pattern is based on seasonal demand. Regular weekend working required as this is our busiest time.
This role will be based solely within the 2 main retail and leisure businesses which are Luss General Store - selling luxury gifts, crafts and homewares, Loch Lomond Trails - a magical outdoor adventure through the woodlands of Luss which includes our small farm park. During October we host our annual Scary Faerie Trail and Pumpkin Patch event. Please note this is a physical role which will occasionally require outdoor working.
Job Description:
Luss village is one of Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Parks hidden gems, if you would like to work within one of Scotland's best beauty spots then we have the role for you You will spend time working within the 2 main retail and leisure premises'. We are open 7 days per week throughout peak season from 9-5pm. Shift patterns will include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. Main duties and responsibilities will include:
* Serving and assisting customers in store with sales and enquiries
* Replenishing stock regularly
* Creating effective and attractive retail displays to maximise sales
* Selling and promoting tickets for our woodland trails
* Assisting with set up of our seasonal Halloween event (this includes decorating outdoors, unloading pumpkins into our patch and manning our entry hut)
* Processing stock and incoming orders
* Answering phone calls and customer emails
* Serving take away hot drinks from our coffee counter (training provided)
* Providing exceptional customer service
This is a unique opportunity to join our great team and take on a diverse role which offers opportunity for experience and development. Full training is provided.
Experience:
* 1 year retail experience preferred though not essential
Essential Attributes:
* Reliable and able to work well in a busy environment
* Pro-active and able to use own initiative
* Good team player and communicator
* Keen attention to detail
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Due to our location a full UK driver's license is required
£12.21 (£NLW)
Applications submitted with a cover letter will be reviewed as priority.
Job Types: Temporary, Contract
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person