Job description
Since its opening in 2009, Yorkshire Wildlife Park has evolved to become the UK’s number 1 on-foot safari. We feature walkthrough exhibits that take the guest directly into the world of the animals. A dynamic centre for conservation and welfare, the park currently has around 475 animals across more than 60 different species. Unique, innovative and undergoing a period of continued growth and development, Yorkshire Wildlife Park attracts over 750,000 visitors per annum.
Our retail team at Yorkshire Wildlife Park offer a unique retail experience for our guests. The Yorkshire Wildlife Park and The Yorkshire Hive Stores offer a large range of products, from inspirational gifts to themed souvenirs, with a selection of products to suit all ages.
We’re currently looking for several energetic Retail Assistants to join our dynamic and fast paced team at Yorkshire Wildlife Park for a fixed term period starting in May and ending on the 31st of August 2023. The successful candidate will join the team to provide excellent customer service and deliver a seamless and memorable retail experience for guests.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drive and achieve sales performance targets.
- Complete till transactions for all purchases being made instore.
- Support with product accuracy and control, ensuring stock levels throughout the store and storeroom are maintained to the highest level.
- Deliver exemplary customer service to all visitors to ensure the customers’ expectations are exceeded.
Candidate:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Must be able to work independently and as a part of team.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Must be flexible and able to work during the peak times which includes weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £8.80-£10.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 23/04/2023
Reference ID: EX517