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Join Our Team as a Sales Assistant based at our Darlington Superstore.

We are looking for hard working individuals that are enthusiastic and enjoy a challenge. Someone who enjoys meeting people and puts our members at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that each and every one of our members gets the shopping experience they deserve. In this role, you will work as part of a team within a busy, retail environment. Previous retail experience may be useful, however full training will be provided.

About us

Company Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa, is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We enable some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste. The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

Details of location and shift pattern:

Location  - Company Shop, Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 2BJ

Rate of pay  - £12.25 per hour, paid on a 4 weekly basis

Shifts -

Vacancy A - 8 hours per week working 2 out of 7 days on a rota basis. The hours of work are between 6pm and 10pm

Vacancy B - 12 hours per week working 3 out of 7 days on a rota basis. The hours of work are between 6pm and 10pm

Vacancy C - 16 hours per week working 4 out of 7 days on a rota basis. The hours of work are between 6am and 10pm Monday to Friday, 6am and 9pm Saturday and 8am and 6pm Sunday

Requirements

Candidates will need to have / be;

• A can do attitude

• A professional manner

• Dedication and enthusiasm

• Good communication skills

• Upbeat and proactive

• Comfortable working with different teams and managers

• A flexible attitude work

• Excellent levels of customer service

Benefits

What's in it for you:

• Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees
• Annual Flu Injections, high street & leisure vouchers, and on-site Parking
• Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid
• Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts
• Contributory pension scheme with death in service benefit

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• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provide expert advice on product features, benefits, and styling options.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of current fashion trends and our product collections.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using our POS system.
• Handle customer inquiries, returns, and exchanges with care and efficiency.
• Assist with visual merchandising and maintaining store presentation standards.
• Achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Build and nurture a loyal customer base through personalized service and follow-up.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Assist with stock management, including receiving, unpacking, and merchandising new inventory.
• Ensure the shop floor is clean, tidy, and well-organized at all times.
• Handle customer complaints effectively, aiming for first-contact resolution.
• Upsell and cross-sell products to maximize sales opportunities.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including loss prevention.

• Proven experience in a customer-facing retail role, preferably within fashion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong understanding of sales principles and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and evenings, as required by the business needs.
• A passion for fashion and an understanding of luxury retail standards.
• The ability to connect with customers and build rapport.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Basic IT literacy for POS systems and inventory management.

Where:  Darlington

Full time:  Permanent 

Salary:  £25,087 rising to £5,684 at 9 months in role, plus the ability to earn commission 

Hourly rate:  £12 2 per hour rising to 3.12 per hour at 9 months in role 

Shifts:  The department is open from 08:00am until 06:00pm so no late evening shifts and only one weekend in three!

Are you someone that has a wealth of life experience which could help you navigate challenging situations? This could be resilience from raising a family, or the life skills you’ve built up from years of building relationships with those around you. If so, you have the transferrable skills to succeed in a Payment Support role with EE. 

Why not use your skills to make a difference and join our Payment Support Team in Darlington? We need people like you to support and guide our customers during difficult times. Whether it’s helping them with a billing query, assisting those who have fallen behind on their payments or anything else they need, with the training we provide you will be the expert that they need. Every interaction will deliver a brilliant, personal service. 

We understand that life never stands still, and like most roles within EE, this opportunity is designed with flexibility in mind. We’re here to support you in being successful, meaning we’ll do everything we can to make sure you don’t miss that appointment, or can look after your family in an emergency. Just a few ways we’re doing this include giving you the opportunity to schedule your own breaks and banking time, and the option of occasional home working. 

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary of  £25,087 rising to £25,684 a er 8 months of being here, plus incentives and bonuses.
• Online GP – Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us
• Market leading paid carer’s leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled, ill or elderly
• Family Leave - Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and it gives all parents 18 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay in the first year however they choose to grow their family
• Huge discounts of EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband – saving you hundreds of pounds every year
• Support in carving your own career path. We are passionate about developing our people and we’ll support you in achieving the career you want
• Season Ticket Travel Loan – Giving you the funds to pay for your travel to and from work up front, making a difference where it counts
• Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community
• Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your family

On top of all that, we’ve got a great team culture, meaningful support and tailored training to help you build a lasting career. What are you waiting for? 

Where:  Darlington

Full time:  Permanent 

Salary:  £25,087 rising to £5,684 at 9 months in role, plus the ability to earn commission 

Hourly rate:  £12 2 per hour rising to 3.12 per hour at 9 months in role 

Shifts:  The department is open from 08:00am until 06:00pm so no late evening shifts and only one weekend in three!

Are you someone that has a wealth of life experience which could help you navigate challenging situations? This could be resilience from raising a family, or the life skills you’ve built up from years of building relationships with those around you. If so, you have the transferrable skills to succeed in a Payment Support role with EE. 

Why not use your skills to make a difference and join our Payment Support Team in Darlington? We need people like you to support and guide our customers during difficult times. Whether it’s helping them with a billing query, assisting those who have fallen behind on their payments or anything else they need, with the training we provide you will be the expert that they need. Every interaction will deliver a brilliant, personal service. 

We understand that life never stands still, and like most roles within EE, this opportunity is designed with flexibility in mind. We’re here to support you in being successful, meaning we’ll do everything we can to make sure you don’t miss that appointment, or can look after your family in an emergency. Just a few ways we’re doing this include giving you the opportunity to schedule your own breaks and banking time, and the option of occasional home working. 

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary of  £25,087 rising to £25,684 a er 8 months of being here, plus incentives and bonuses.
• Online GP – Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us
• Market leading paid carer’s leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled, ill or elderly
• Family Leave - Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and it gives all parents 18 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay in the first year however they choose to grow their family
• Huge discounts of EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband – saving you hundreds of pounds every year
• Support in carving your own career path. We are passionate about developing our people and we’ll support you in achieving the career you want
• Season Ticket Travel Loan – Giving you the funds to pay for your travel to and from work up front, making a difference where it counts
• Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community
• Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your family

On top of all that, we’ve got a great team culture, meaningful support and tailored training to help you build a lasting career. What are you waiting for? 

Where:  Darlington

Full time:  Permanent 

Salary:  £25,087 rising to £5,684 at 9 months in role, plus the ability to earn commission 

Hourly rate:  £12 2 per hour rising to 3.12 per hour at 9 months in role 

Shifts:  The department is open from 08:00am until 06:00pm so no late evening shifts and only one weekend in three!

Are you someone that has a wealth of life experience which could help you navigate challenging situations? This could be resilience from raising a family, or the life skills you’ve built up from years of building relationships with those around you. If so, you have the transferrable skills to succeed in a Payment Support role with EE. 

Why not use your skills to make a difference and join our Payment Support Team in Darlington? We need people like you to support and guide our customers during difficult times. Whether it’s helping them with a billing query, assisting those who have fallen behind on their payments or anything else they need, with the training we provide you will be the expert that they need. Every interaction will deliver a brilliant, personal service. 

We understand that life never stands still, and like most roles within EE, this opportunity is designed with flexibility in mind. We’re here to support you in being successful, meaning we’ll do everything we can to make sure you don’t miss that appointment, or can look after your family in an emergency. Just a few ways we’re doing this include giving you the opportunity to schedule your own breaks and banking time, and the option of occasional home working. 

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary of  £25,087 rising to £25,684 a er 8 months of being here, plus incentives and bonuses.
• Online GP – Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us
• Market leading paid carer’s leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled, ill or elderly
• Family Leave - Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and it gives all parents 18 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay in the first year however they choose to grow their family
• Huge discounts of EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband – saving you hundreds of pounds every year
• Support in carving your own career path. We are passionate about developing our people and we’ll support you in achieving the career you want
• Season Ticket Travel Loan – Giving you the funds to pay for your travel to and from work up front, making a difference where it counts
• Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community
• Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your family

On top of all that, we’ve got a great team culture, meaningful support and tailored training to help you build a lasting career. What are you waiting for? 

Where:  Darlington

Full time:  Permanent 

Salary:  £25,087 rising to £5,684 at 9 months in role, plus the ability to earn commission 

Hourly rate:  £12 2 per hour rising to 3.12 per hour at 9 months in role 

Shifts:  The department is open from 08:00am until 06:00pm so no late evening shifts and only one weekend in three!

Are you someone that has a wealth of life experience which could help you navigate challenging situations? This could be resilience from raising a family, or the life skills you’ve built up from years of building relationships with those around you. If so, you have the transferrable skills to succeed in a Payment Support role with EE. 

Why not use your skills to make a difference and join our Payment Support Team in Darlington? We need people like you to support and guide our customers during difficult times. Whether it’s helping them with a billing query, assisting those who have fallen behind on their payments or anything else they need, with the training we provide you will be the expert that they need. Every interaction will deliver a brilliant, personal service. 

We understand that life never stands still, and like most roles within EE, this opportunity is designed with flexibility in mind. We’re here to support you in being successful, meaning we’ll do everything we can to make sure you don’t miss that appointment, or can look after your family in an emergency. Just a few ways we’re doing this include giving you the opportunity to schedule your own breaks and banking time, and the option of occasional home working. 

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary of  £25,087 rising to £25,684 a er 8 months of being here, plus incentives and bonuses.
• Online GP – Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us
• Market leading paid carer’s leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled, ill or elderly
• Family Leave - Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and it gives all parents 18 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay in the first year however they choose to grow their family
• Huge discounts of EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband – saving you hundreds of pounds every year
• Support in carving your own career path. We are passionate about developing our people and we’ll support you in achieving the career you want
• Season Ticket Travel Loan – Giving you the funds to pay for your travel to and from work up front, making a difference where it counts
• Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community
• Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your family

On top of all that, we’ve got a great team culture, meaningful support and tailored training to help you build a lasting career. What are you waiting for? 

Where:  Darlington

Full time:  Permanent 

Salary:  £25,087 rising to £5,684 at 9 months in role, plus the ability to earn commission 

Hourly rate:  £12 2 per hour rising to 3.12 per hour at 9 months in role 

Shifts:  The department is open from 08:00am until 06:00pm so no late evening shifts and only one weekend in three!

Are you someone that has a wealth of life experience which could help you navigate challenging situations? This could be resilience from raising a family, or the life skills you’ve built up from years of building relationships with those around you. If so, you have the transferrable skills to succeed in a Payment Support role with EE. 

Why not use your skills to make a difference and join our Payment Support Team in Darlington? We need people like you to support and guide our customers during difficult times. Whether it’s helping them with a billing query, assisting those who have fallen behind on their payments or anything else they need, with the training we provide you will be the expert that they need. Every interaction will deliver a brilliant, personal service. 

We understand that life never stands still, and like most roles within EE, this opportunity is designed with flexibility in mind. We’re here to support you in being successful, meaning we’ll do everything we can to make sure you don’t miss that appointment, or can look after your family in an emergency. Just a few ways we’re doing this include giving you the opportunity to schedule your own breaks and banking time, and the option of occasional home working. 

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary of  £25,087 rising to £25,684 a er 8 months of being here, plus incentives and bonuses.
• Online GP – Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us
• Market leading paid carer’s leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled, ill or elderly
• Family Leave - Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and it gives all parents 18 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay in the first year however they choose to grow their family
• Huge discounts of EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband – saving you hundreds of pounds every year
• Support in carving your own career path. We are passionate about developing our people and we’ll support you in achieving the career you want
• Season Ticket Travel Loan – Giving you the funds to pay for your travel to and from work up front, making a difference where it counts
• Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community
• Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your family

On top of all that, we’ve got a great team culture, meaningful support and tailored training to help you build a lasting career. What are you waiting for? 

Where:  Darlington

Full time:  Permanent 

Salary:  £25,087 rising to £5,684 at 9 months in role, plus the ability to earn commission 

Hourly rate:  £12 2 per hour rising to 3.12 per hour at 9 months in role 

Shifts:  The department is open from 08:00am until 06:00pm so no late evening shifts and only one weekend in three!

Are you someone that has a wealth of life experience which could help you navigate challenging situations? This could be resilience from raising a family, or the life skills you’ve built up from years of building relationships with those around you. If so, you have the transferrable skills to succeed in a Payment Support role with EE. 

Why not use your skills to make a difference and join our Payment Support Team in Darlington? We need people like you to support and guide our customers during difficult times. Whether it’s helping them with a billing query, assisting those who have fallen behind on their payments or anything else they need, with the training we provide you will be the expert that they need. Every interaction will deliver a brilliant, personal service. 

We understand that life never stands still, and like most roles within EE, this opportunity is designed with flexibility in mind. We’re here to support you in being successful, meaning we’ll do everything we can to make sure you don’t miss that appointment, or can look after your family in an emergency. Just a few ways we’re doing this include giving you the opportunity to schedule your own breaks and banking time, and the option of occasional home working. 

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary of  £25,087 rising to £25,684 a er 8 months of being here, plus incentives and bonuses.
• Online GP – Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us
• Market leading paid carer’s leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled, ill or elderly
• Family Leave - Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and it gives all parents 18 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay in the first year however they choose to grow their family
• Huge discounts of EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband – saving you hundreds of pounds every year
• Support in carving your own career path. We are passionate about developing our people and we’ll support you in achieving the career you want
• Season Ticket Travel Loan – Giving you the funds to pay for your travel to and from work up front, making a difference where it counts
• Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community
• Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your family

On top of all that, we’ve got a great team culture, meaningful support and tailored training to help you build a lasting career. What are you waiting for?