Trainee Retail Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ON THE SQUARE EMPORIUM. As a valued member of our main retail team, you’ll play an important role in creating a great experience for our customers. While you won’t have responsibility for a specific area right away, we’ll provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed in your role. As you grow and develop your skills, you’ll have the chance to take on individual responsibilities and make an even bigger impact in the store. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, progress, and become an integral part of our team.

Responsibilities

  • Process day to day shop sales.
  • Build product knowledge.
  • Process film and TV prop hire.
  • Do daily cash sales and daily cashing up.
  • Answer telephone/email and social media online enquiries from customers.
  • Process incoming deliveries.
  • Process posting and packing of customer orders.
  • Visual merchandising.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Ability to convey information clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Willingness to work as part of a team or able to work under your own initiative.

Desirable Skills

  • Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • An interest in antiques and collectibles.
  • Flexible can do attitude.
  • Patient and resilient approach to work.

Further Information

The Employer is: ON THE SQUARE EMPORIUM JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1751921
Job Sector
Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
30/12/2025
Closing date
09/02/2026
Worktime
Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm

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