Store Assistant

Store Assistant | Permanent Role

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Barnstaple

Pay Rate: £13.50 – £14.47 per hour (with pay increases linked to continuous service)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Flexible contracts available (10–30 hours per week)

About the Role

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we partner with top employers to connect you with rewarding career opportunities. On behalf of our client, Aldi, we are looking for enthusiastic Store Assistants to join the fast-paced team at their Barnstaple store.

No two days are the same! You’ll be right at the heart of store operations—helping to keep everything running seamlessly. From receiving deliveries and stocking shelves to assisting customers and operating tills, your role is key to creating an exceptional shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Provide friendly, efficient service and help create a welcoming environment for shoppers.

• Store Standards: Stock shelves, check product quality, and maintain high merchandising standards.

• Checkout Operations: Operate tills accurately and promptly during peak store hours.

What We’re Looking For

• Great Attitude: Friendly, approachable, and eager to support both customers and colleagues.

• Active & Driven: Hardworking, energetic, and comfortable working on your feet in a fast-moving environment.

• Reliable & Flexible: A positive "can-do" mindset and a strong work ethic.

• Numerical Confidence: Comfortable handling numbers and operating basic till systems.

• Note: Prior retail experience is a plus, but not essential—your attitude matters most!

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: Clear progression and pay rises linked to your length of service.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible contracts (10–30 hours) to fit your availability.

• Generous Time Off: 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).

• Family Support: 26 weeks full pay for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave (after 1 year of service).

• Growth & Wellbeing: Comprehensive initial training, continuous career development, plus access to health programmes and lifestyle discounts (gym memberships, entertainment, and more).