Customer Assistant

Job Advertisement: Customer Assistant (via Bridge Staffing Agency)

Position Overview

• Role: Customer Assistant

• Location: Old Station Road, Barnstaple (EX32 8PB)

• Salary: £13.45 to £14.45 per hour (Plus extra £2.00/hr for bank holidays and £3.50/hr for night shifts)

• Contract Type: Full-Time (35-hour contract, various shifts)

• Reference Number: 738322

About the Role

Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Lidl to recruit a collaborative, determined, and energetic Customer Assistant in Barnstaple. In this full-time, fast-paced retail role, no two shifts are ever the same.

From restocking shelves and running tills to baking fresh goods and organizing the middle aisles, you will keep the store running smoothly and business booming. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your retail career with a supportive team and a globally recognized brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Act as a Lidl expert, offering a warm smile and helping customers with questions, queries, and requests.

• Store Presentation: Keep the shop floor clean, tidy, organized, and fully merchandised.

• Stock & Deliveries: Efficiently work incoming deliveries as they arrive in store.

• Specialized Tasks: Proactively bake fresh goods to keep the bakery stocked and expertly manage non-food middle-aisle displays.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.

• Outstanding customer service skills and a friendly, approachable manner.

• Flexibility to start a shift early or finish late.

• A positive, adaptable attitude toward changing daily priorities.

• Drive, passion, and a willingness to pitch in and help your team succeed.

What’s on Offer (Benefits)

• Competitive Pay: £13.45 - £14.45 per hour, plus enhanced pay rates for bank holidays and night shifts.

• Generous Time Off: 30–35 days holiday (pro rata).

• Perks & Discounts: 10% in-store discount, pension scheme, and long-service awards.

• Supportive Policies: Enhanced family leave and equal opportunity structures.

• Career Progression: Comprehensive training with options to develop into specialized roles (such as a Freshness, Non-Food, or Bakery Specialist).