Job Description

Our SPAR colleagues play a vital role within the James Hall & Co. Ltd. family. Their dedication helps us deliver excellent service across our network of over 450 company-owned stores, keeping us firmly rooted in the communities we serve.

We’re proud of the impact our stores have locally and remain committed to continued growth and investment in the future.

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time/ Part Time

Hours of work: Various contracts available

About the Opportunity

An exciting new SPAR store is opening soon, and we're looking for enthusiastic people to join our opening team!

Our brand-new store will feature a fantastic fresh food offering, including a brand-new deli counter, alongside everything our customers know and love from SPAR.

Whether you're passionate about customer service, preparing fresh food, leading a team, or enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We're currently recruiting for a variety of roles, including:

• Supervisors
• Deli Supervisors
• Multi-Skilled Retail Assistants
• Deli Assistants
• Retail Assistants

Whatever your experience, there's an opportunity to be part of something new from day one.

Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

Depending on the role, you could be:

• Delivering outstanding customer service and creating a welcoming shopping experience.
• Preparing and serving fresh food from our exciting new deli counter.
• Preparing hot food and food-to-go products to the highest standards.
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions accurately.
• Replenishing stock and ensuring shelves and displays are fully stocked and well presented.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety.
• Supporting with deliveries, stock rotation and reducing waste.
• Leading, coaching and motivating colleagues to deliver exceptional service (Supervisor and Deli Supervisor roles).
• Taking responsibility for maintaining high operational standards and supporting the day-to-day running of the store or deli department.

A Few Things About You

We're looking for people who are:

• Friendly, approachable and passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
• Reliable, hardworking and eager to learn.
• Flexible and able to adapt in a busy retail environment.
• Positive team players who enjoy supporting others.
• Committed to maintaining high standards in everything they do.

For our Supervisor and Deli Supervisor roles, previous leadership experience within retail or food service would be an advantage. Previous retail or food preparation experience is beneficial for our assistant roles but isn't essential, as full training will be provided.

Why Join Us?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues. That’s why when you join us, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, personal growth, and loyalty.

Loyalty Pay - Celebrate your work anniversary with a little extra! You’ll earn an additional £0.55 per hour over the financial year, with the hourly amount increasing the longer you stay with us. Your total is paid as a lump sum in the month following your anniversary.

20% Staff Discount - Enjoy 20% off your shopping in our company-owned SPAR stores — perfect for those everyday essentials and treats.

Pension & Life Insurance - You will be enrolled into the Nest pension scheme. After two years of service, you will also receive life insurance cover, offering added security for you and your loved ones.

Learning & Development - Whether you're looking to build your career or gain new skills, our in-house team will support you with fully funded, accredited training and industry-recognised qualifications.

Grocery Aid Support - Access free, confidential, 24/7 support through Grocery Aid — offering expert advice and help on everything from mental health and financial concerns to legal issues and family support.

For more information about us and the benefits we offer, please head over to our careers page.

Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.

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