We are looking for someone to join our shop team who is friendly, dedicated and passionate about horses!
About the Role
The role will be across our equestrian and pet departments within the shop. Main duties include:
Assisting customers with product queries
Creating product displays in the shop
Ensuring shelves and shop are neat and tidy
Putting out deliveries and checking delivery notes
Keeping shelves topped up with stock
Processing customer transactions on till system and taking payments
Working as part of a team with other departments within the shop
The role is FULL TIME – working 5 days in a weekly rota (includes weekend work). Working hours of the shop are: Monday – Saturday 08.30 – 17.30, Sunday: 10.00 – 16.30.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has a passion for horses and a willingness to learn – an understanding and interest in horses is needed to provide customers with professional advice.
Loves interacting with customers
Has attention to detail to ensure store standards are maintained and where possible strive to improve.
Physically fit – the role will include lifting heavy boxes/items and most of the day is spent on your feet.
Flexibility in fitting in with the shop’s rota – from time to time your ‘usual’ working week may need to change to provide cover for holidays, sickness etc.
Preferred: an interest and knowledge in either equestrian or pet as role will largely be supporting these departments.
About Us
John Toomer & Sons Ltd is a family run business established in 1850 and is Swindon’s third longest standing business. The business started distributing coal along the Great Western Railway, moving into animal feeds, garden and pet shops before opening the garden centre in 1983. Today at our Swindon site, we’re a country store & garden centre. We are passionate about customer service and proud of our history.
Benefits:
• On-site parking
• Store discount
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