Store Assistant – Forecourt & Convenience Retail

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Store Assistant – Forecourt & Convenience Retail

Location: Lugduff, County Wicklow
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Full-time, including some weekend and shift work

Are you friendly, reliable and comfortable working in a busy retail environment?

Do you enjoy dealing with customers and being part of a team where everyone helps to keep the store running smoothly?

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping a shop clean, well-stocked and welcoming?

We are recruiting a Full-Time Store Assistant on behalf of a well-established forecourt and convenience retail operation in Lugduff, County Wicklow.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, likes staying busy and wants a permanent position within a fast-paced retail environment.

Previous retail experience would be an advantage, particularly within convenience, grocery or forecourt retail, but attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are equally important.

The Opportunity

As a Store Assistant, you will play an important part in the day-to-day running of the store.

You will work closely with the Store Manager and wider team to provide excellent customer service, operate the tills, replenish stock, maintain high standards of presentation and ensure customers have a positive experience every time they visit.

This is a hands-on position where no two days are exactly the same.

What You’ll Be Responsible ForDeliver Excellent Customer Service

• Welcome customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provide helpful and efficient service throughout the store.
• Assist customers with queries and product information.
• Process purchases accurately through the till.
• Handle cash, card and other payments correctly.
• Deal with customer queries or concerns professionally and refer issues to management where appropriate.

Keep the Store Fully Stocked

• Replenish shelves, fridges and displays throughout the day.
• Receive and organise stock deliveries.
• Ensure products are correctly priced and clearly displayed.
• Rotate stock and monitor use-by and best-before dates.
• Report low stock levels or product issues to management.
• Help maintain strong product availability across the store.

Maintain Excellent Store Standards

• Keep the shop floor, till areas, shelves and displays clean and organised.
• Ensure the forecourt and customer areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Keep promotional displays tidy, attractive and fully stocked.
• Follow agreed merchandising and store presentation standards.
• Carry out general cleaning duties as required throughout the shift.

Support Food & Convenience Operations

• Follow food safety, hygiene and handling procedures where applicable.
• Monitor food rotation and freshness.
• Assist with preparing or serving food and beverages where required.
• Keep food preparation and service areas clean and organised.
• Follow all company procedures relating to food safety and hygiene.

Cash Handling & Store Security

• Operate tills accurately and responsibly.
• Follow all cash-handling procedures.
• Be aware of store security and loss prevention procedures.
• Report suspicious activity or security concerns to management.
• Follow procedures relating to age-restricted products.

Work as Part of the Team

• Support colleagues during busy periods.
• Follow instructions from the Store Manager and supervisors.
• Help ensure tasks are completed efficiently during each shift.
• Be flexible and willing to assist across different areas of the store.
• Contribute to a positive and professional working environment.

Is This You?

We would particularly like to speak with you if you:

• Have previous experience in retail, convenience, grocery, forecourt, hospitality or customer service.
• Enjoy dealing with customers and providing friendly service.
• Are reliable, punctual and responsible.
• Are comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Can work well independently and as part of a team.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are organised and able to manage several tasks at once.
• Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Are comfortable handling cash and using a till.
• Are willing to learn and take direction from management.
• Can work flexible shifts, including weekends where required.
• Are looking for a permanent, full-time role.

What’s In It for You?

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Stable position with an established retail operation
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Varied day-to-day responsibilities
• Opportunity to develop further retail and customer service experience
• Potential opportunities to take on additional responsibility over time
• Hands-on role within a busy convenience and forecourt operation

Interested?

If you are reliable, customer-focused and enjoy working in a busy retail environment, we would like to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity to join an established forecourt and convenience store in Lugduff, County Wicklow, and become an important part of the day-to-day team.

Apply today to be considered for this Full-Time Store Assistant opportunity.

Pay: €14.15-€15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Petrol store asssiting: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• County Wicklow (preferred)

Work Location: In person