46,207 Shop jobs in the United Kingdom

At Samsic UK, we are looking for a motivated and dedicated Shop Assistant who is ready to take on challenging retails tasks in our dynamic environment. As a Shop Assistant, your primary responsibility would be to provide excellent customer service, ensuring the smooth operations of our retail floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting our customers as they enter the store, helping them find items they need, and answering product queries
• Implementing promotions as per the store's marketing strategies and management's directives
• Processing customer transactions efficiently and correctly.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy store, restocking merchandise as needed to maintain optimal store appearance and accessibility
• Monitoring inventory levels and informing management when stocks are low
• Participating in team meetings to improve sales performances and customer service

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to handle customer queries and complaints professionally and effectively
• Basic numeracy skills for efficient cashiering and handling cash transactions
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and dedication
• Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, depending on the store needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive on-the-job training to ensure you have all the necessary skills to excel in your role
• A competitive benefits package, including a staff discount, contributing to an attractive overall remuneration
• The opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values the contribution from all team members
• Working in a company that values sustainability and ethical practices, allowing you to make a positive impact through your work.

We value diversity at Samsic UK and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on developing an inclusive workplace culture.

As a Shop Assistant at Samsic UK, you will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of customer service while dealing with a range of shop related tasks. In this customer-facing role, you'll assist our valued customers with their retail needs, ranging from queries concerning product availability to handling purchases and complaints. Your role is vital to maintaining the reputation of our store and increasing revenues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcoming and directing customers around the store
• Handling customer inquiries and resolving any issues they face
• Monitoring and maintaining an inventory of stock and placing orders when needed
• Assisting with the unpacking and restocking of items
• Processing customer transactions accurately and efficiently
• Ensuring that the store is clean, tidy, and visually appealing
• Familiarising yourself with product information to provide helpful and accurate advice to customers
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in retail or customer service
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Good numeracy skills for handling transactions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure
• Basic IT skills to operate a cash register and card machines
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays

If you are proactive and efficient with a pleasant and customer-friendly demeanor, we'd love to have you on board. You must possess problem-solving skills and the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our store.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and a flexible schedule
• Working in a friendly and cooperative environment
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Employee discount on store products

Your job as a Shop Assistant will be essential to maintaining customer satisfaction and promoting the quality of our products. Join our team and help us continue to provide exceptional service to our valued customers! 

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Are you an experienced retailer seeking a company that offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment?

Ready to join a business where your input shapes the daily operations?

What's the job?

As part of the team, actively engage in organising activities to enhance the success of the Centre and achieve its established objectives.

Lead, motivate, and train team members to deliver outstanding performance, while monitoring their progress and providing ongoing support.

Maintain attractive displays ensuring accurate stock control and a visually appealing environment.

Oversee the overall aesthetics of the department, maintaining high standards and cleanliness to enhance the customer experience.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards throughout the department, implementing necessary protocols to safeguard staff and customers.

Who will I be working for?

Our client, a growing garden centre group that has seen remarkable growth in recent years. While proud of their accomplishments, they are eager to advance further. Their dedication to providing outstanding customer service sets them apart, continually exceeding expectations.

You

You will have experience working in either a garden centre or in a retailer. You will have great retailing knowledge and an interest in passing this knowledge onto colleagues and customers. You will be confident in running a small team and can train, develop, and motivate the people around you. You will have a commercial mind, knowing stock control methods, increasing add-on sales, and acknowledging areas of improvement within the areas you cover.

What's Next?

Please contact me, Felicity at (url removed) or (phone number removed) if you would like to talk through this role in a bit more detail. CV or no CV, we can still have a chat!

Job Summary
Kenect Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cleaner to join our client's team in Dunfermline KY12 area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in various environments, ensuring that all areas are hygienic and welcoming. This role is essential in creating a safe and pleasant atmosphere for both staff and visitors.

Duties

• Perform general cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting in designated areas
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, kitchens, and common areas regularly to uphold hygiene standards
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly
• Maintain cleaning supplies inventory and report any shortages or needs to management
• Follow established cleaning protocols and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment

Experience

• Previous experience in a cleaning or janitorial role is required
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions accurately
• Good physical stamina and the ability to lift moderate weights as necessary for cleaning tasks
• A proactive attitude towards maintaining cleanliness and contributing to a positive work environment
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment and supplies is a plus

Hours

• Immediate start
• Mon (Apply online only), Wed (Apply online only), Thurs (Apply online only), Fri (Apply online only), Sat (Apply online only)
• 21.5 hours per week
• 12.21 per hour, paid weekly, PAYE

Join our team today and contribute to creating clean, safe, and inviting spaces!

Shop Manager

Location: Alcester

Permanent

37.5 hours per week over 5 days (Mon – Sat on a flexible basis)

£27,698 per annum

Closing date: 5th October 2025

The Shakespeare Hospice, based in Stratford upon Avon, offers a diverse range of services across South Warwickshire and surrounding areas.  Patients and their families/carers can access one or more specialised services: day hospice, hospice at home, adult and children's counselling for pre and post bereavement, and spiritual, emotional and complementary therapies.  We pride our offer as one that is all inclusive and embraces not only the patient but their complete support system, family and loved ones.

The Hospice has seven charity shops and an active online presence selling a variety of new and donated quality goods.  Profits raised from our shops play a vital role in our income generation activities, helping us to generate the £3 million per year it costs to deliver our services.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated Shop Manager to manage our shop in Alcester. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation, where your retail experience will help generate vital funds to support our hospice services.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and management skills, to lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to achieve income targets.  You will also be able to create visual merchandising displays which are innovative and engaging, and provide a positive shopping experience for all our donors and customers.

Our ideal candidate will have previous retail management experience, with a sharp business mind-set and be willing to be an active and leading presence on the shop floor.  This role will be hands-on and require manual handling of larger items.  You will have excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, knowledge of the relevant health and safety practices and have high quality people management skills.

If you would like to be part of a dedicated team and make a difference to those needing our support, then we would love to hear from you.

Next Step:

By clicking ‘apply’ you will be taken to our website where you can see further details, including a job description and application forms.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

The Shakespeare Hospice reserves the right to close adverts early, should we receive enough applications.

All date is processed in accordance with our privacy policy which can be found on our website.

Job Summary
Kenect Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cleaner to join our client's team in Perth PH1 area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in various environments, ensuring that all areas are hygienic and welcoming. This role is essential in creating a safe and pleasant atmosphere for both staff and visitors.

Duties

• Perform general cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting in designated areas
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, kitchens, and common areas regularly to uphold hygiene standards
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly
• Maintain cleaning supplies inventory and report any shortages or needs to management
• Follow established cleaning protocols and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment

Experience

• Previous experience in a cleaning or janitorial role is required
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions accurately
• Good physical stamina and the ability to lift moderate weights as necessary for cleaning tasks
• A proactive attitude towards maintaining cleanliness and contributing to a positive work environment
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment and supplies is a plus

Hours

• Immediate start
• 5 days over 7, Monday to Friday, weekends
• Full time or part time hours available
• 12.21 per hour, paid weekly, PAYE

Join our team today and contribute to creating clean, safe, and inviting spaces!

Job Summary
Kenect Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cleaner to join our client's team in Dunfermline KY12 area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in various environments, ensuring that all areas are hygienic and welcoming. This role is essential in creating a safe and pleasant atmosphere for both staff and visitors.

Duties

• Perform general cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting in designated areas
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, kitchens, and common areas regularly to uphold hygiene standards
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly
• Maintain cleaning supplies inventory and report any shortages or needs to management
• Follow established cleaning protocols and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment

Experience

• Previous experience in a cleaning or janitorial role is required
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions accurately
• Good physical stamina and the ability to lift moderate weights as necessary for cleaning tasks
• A proactive attitude towards maintaining cleanliness and contributing to a positive work environment
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment and supplies is a plus

Hours

• Immediate start
• Mon (Apply online only), Wed (Apply online only), Thurs (Apply online only), Fri (Apply online only), Sat (Apply online only)
• 21.5 hours per week
• 12.21 per hour, paid weekly, PAYE

Join our team today and contribute to creating clean, safe, and inviting spaces!

Job Summary
Kenect Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cleaner to join our client's team in Perth PH1 area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in various environments, ensuring that all areas are hygienic and welcoming. This role is essential in creating a safe and pleasant atmosphere for both staff and visitors.

Duties

• Perform general cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting in designated areas
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, kitchens, and common areas regularly to uphold hygiene standards
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly
• Maintain cleaning supplies inventory and report any shortages or needs to management
• Follow established cleaning protocols and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment

Experience

• Previous experience in a cleaning or janitorial role is required
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions accurately
• Good physical stamina and the ability to lift moderate weights as necessary for cleaning tasks
• A proactive attitude towards maintaining cleanliness and contributing to a positive work environment
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment and supplies is a plus

Hours

• Immediate start
• 5 days over 7, Monday to Friday, weekends
• Full time or part time hours available
• 12.21 per hour, paid weekly, PAYE

Join our team today and contribute to creating clean, safe, and inviting spaces!

Shop Manager | Location – Woking, Surrey | Temporary (October – December)| Full and Part-time hours available | 4-5 days a week | £12.21 per hour

Our client is the UK's largest multi-charity retailer, selling cards and gifts on behalf of over 200 UK charities, including national organisations such as Cancer Research UK, Alzheimer's Society, along with local charities such as Hospices, Air Ambulance.

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