Retail Assistant
Application Deadline: 9 October 2026
Department: Yard / Feedstore
Employment Type: Contract / Temp
Location: Newton Abbot
Reporting To: Laura Willicott
Compensation: £10.85 – £12.71 / hour
Description
We’re looking for a hardworking and customer-focused Yard Team Member to support the day-to-day operations of our yard and store. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll help maintain a safe, organised, and welcoming environment for our members and customers, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
About The Role
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Part‑time
Hours of Work: 2 positions available – 7.5 Hours per week, working Saturday from 9:00am to 5.30pm
Hours of Work: 2 positions available – 5.5 Hours per week, working Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm
As a Yard Team Member, you’ll play a key role in stock handling, customer service, and maintaining high standards across external areas. You’ll support the Stock Supervisor and wider team to ensure efficient operations and a positive experience for everyone who visits the store.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering excellent customer service at the counter and across the yard
- Receiving, checking, and loading stock accurately and efficiently
- Supporting Point of Sale operations when required
- Maintaining external areas to a high standard of presentation
- Investigating stock discrepancies and supporting seasonal stock reviews
- Participating in stocktaking and maintaining stock file integrity
- Following health & safety procedures and UFAS regulations
About You
- Experience in a yard, warehouse, or retail environment (preferred)
- Familiarity with agricultural or countryside settings (beneficial)
- A forklift truck licence (advantageous)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
- Good IT skills and confidence using systems
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Awareness of Data Protection / GDPR and Health & Safety standards
- You’ll be friendly, self‑motivated, and adaptable, with a commitment to delivering high-quality service and working as part of a team.
What We Offer
- Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
- Up to 25% colleague discount in store
- Free parking on site
- 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part‑time colleagues)
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Plenty of career progression opportunities
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
- Comprehensive colleague benefits
- Enhanced Family Leave Policies
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