General Assistant

Store Colleague -Croydon

Hours of Work -12

Our stores are operational 7 days a week and as such we require a level of flexibility within our teams

Rateof pay : 12.71 per hour

About us

Working for us isnt like working for any other retailer. We are a forward thinking diverse team who are 100% committed to what we are extremely proud of our reputation to exceed our customers expectations first time every time and we value our colleagues and the contributions they make to our business.

We look for positive people with the same passion for our you are a Store Colleague or Territory Manager you will find plenty of opportunities to develop and take on new challenges every day!

About the role

As a Store Colleague you will play an active role in providing a positive customer experience and driving sales

• Delivering excellent customer service whilst exceeding our customers expectations
• Operating the till and accurately handling cash credit/debit cards and gift cards transactions
• Carrying out stock replenishment ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy
• Be involved with our visual merchandising to ensuring the store is well presented and inspiring to our customers
• Demonstrate your product knowledge to customers and be confident in approaching customers that may require assistance if you are on the shop floor

About you

• Retail experience preferred but not essential
• Must be passionate about all things craft and want to inspire others
• Ability to learn and share expertise of products to fit customers needs
• High levels of enthusiasm drive and motivation
• Confident and clear communication skills
• Must be flexible in order to accommodate the business trading needs

Benefits at Hobbycraft

• 40% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores
• Generous holiday with an increase each holiday year
• A creative working environment
• Company pension contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail Trust - Employee Support Programme
• Colleague Social Events

Due to the volume of applications we are receiving we may need to close the vacancy prior to the expiry date

We are completely committed to supporting anyone with a disability in applying for our vacancies. If you have a disability and require support throughout our recruitment process you can contact us at and let us know what adjustmentsyou may need.

At Hobbycraft we celebrate the joy of crafting and we celebrate all our colleagues and a retailer we have a diverse Colleague base from a broad range of all communities. Our colleagues are recruited for their skill passion love of craft and customer service which is also reflected in our customer base. It is this skill and love of crafting which defines them. Hobbycraft is an equal opportunity employer who takes equality diversity inclusion and belonging very seriously we regularly review our policies and practices to ensure not only compliance but also best practise from an employment perspective.

Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race sexual orientation nationality ethnic origins religion or belief disability age gender marital or family status.

About us

Were here to help you create

Our passion for craft is at the centre of everything we do. This is reflected in our creative and knowledgeable Hobbycraft store colleagues who are always on hand to help and our vast carefully selected range of quality products. Throughout the year we also host a variety of workshops and demos in stores and online designed to give everyone the opportunity to master a new craft or refine a beloved one.

Were here to support everyone on their crafting journey from parents looking to encourage their creative kids to student artists expert knitters model making hobbyists and more! Why not come into your local Hobbycraft store today and find the perfect craft for you

Whats needed

Customer service

Creative

Knowledgeable

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 20001 - 25000