Retail Operations Assistant (Christmas) at Boots

Job Reference:
213507BR

Gloucester, Eastgate Street

Fixed Term

Part-timeWe are now recruiting Operations

Assistants for our 38-46 Eastgate Street Gloucester Gloucestershire store.

We are looking for candidates to start with us from September onwards. We have a variety of shifts available, which may include weekends.

The exact shift patterns will be discussed at interview

Please note that due to the anticipated volume of applications expected for this vacancy, we will close the advert when we have met our requirements.

Retail Operations Assistant

Joining us as a Retail Operations Assistant is a great opportunity, whether it’s your first job and you’re looking to gain some valuable experience, or you have experience with retail and you’re looking for a new challenge.

Whilst this is a temporary contract, there could be the potential for a permanent role later depending on the opportunities in your local area, so it could be the start of a new career with us.

About the role

Christmas in Boots is our most exciting time of the year, and it can be very busy, so we’ll provide you with all the training and support you need to help you be at your best.

You will work onsite and report into the Assistant or Store Manager and your role could be to work in our back shop, run our stock room or prepare boots.com orders by picking from the shelves. You may also:

Process and prepare online customer orders to a high standard using a handheld device

Obtain the relevant information and locate the required goods to pack and dispatch online orders

Support the store’s daily operational activities

Work as a team to solve any issues

What you’ll need to have

Full training is provided for this role, and we are looking for people who:

Enjoy following process and working at pace

Excel in a varied environment

Enjoy working as part of a team, promoting a collaborative team dynamic

Communicate and listen effectively

Are comfortable learning about and using new technology, including handheld mobile devices to support processing online orders

It would be great if you also have:
Experience providing customer care – although this is not essential.

Our benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots Hearingcare

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you;(all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).

Why Boots

We’re always looking for people who care about changing things for the better. You’ll join a company that is evolving and always looking to improve.

We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it’s with you, we can change for the better.What’s next?

If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an in-store interview within the next 14 days.

If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to be at your best.