Title:  Shop Assistant

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting Shop Assistants to join our team working at Askham Bryan College, YO23 3FR.  

You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, operating tills, checking stock, restocking goods, arranging merchandise displays, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a clean and tidy workspace. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an [enhanced] DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• 20-32.5 hours per week  

• Monday to Friday shifts between 7:30am and 6:30pm  

• £12.21/ hour  

• Permanent roles 

• Term time only - 34 working weeks  

• £12.71/ hour  

• Free meal on shift, access to their gym and parking 

• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.  

• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits. 

• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within. 

• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue. 

Job Responsibilities

• Daily support in the shop; receiving and putting out deliveries, restocking goods and ensuring attractive displays of merchandise. 

• Escorting prisoners to and from the shop.  

• Picking and packing orders. 

• In house system work.  

• Answering phone calls and responding to emails.  

• Stock taking, ordering, and notifying line manager of any deficient goods. 

• Health and safety awareness. 

• Becoming key trained and radio trained. 

• Supporting Manager in absence. 

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full on the job training will be provided! 

• Customer service experience desirable 

• Must be comfortable working alongside a team and occasional lone working 

About Aramark

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application. 

About Aramark UK  

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. 

We are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.   

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk  

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.