Shop Assistant (Shanklin/Newport)- Grace's Bakery Ltd
Job Posted: 16 July 2025
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Shanklin, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Part time
- Salary: hourly pay
- Industries: Customer Service Retail
We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Part-Time Shop Assistant to join our team at our Grace’s Bakery!
We have two vancancies becoming available soon to take over for two team members that are leaving to embark on university studies this year.
This position involves working every Saturday during term time, plus more days during the week over school holidays - this makes it an ideal role to carry out alongside studies!
We have two vancancies becoming available soon to take over for two team members that are leaving to embark on university studies this year.
This position involves working every Saturday during term time, plus more days during the week over school holidays - this makes it an ideal role to carry out alongside studies!
About the Role:
As a Shop Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and supporting the smooth running of the shop. While your primary location will be eiether our Shanklin store or our Newport store, we’re looking for someone who is also willing to occasionally provide cover at our Yarmouth or Ryde stores when required to assist the teams with holiday or sickness cover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide friendly and efficient customer service
- Assist customers with purchases and product inquiries
- Operate the till and handle cash and card transactions
- Ensure shelves and displays are well-stocked and visually appealing
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the store
- Support colleagues and assist with other duties as required
- Preparing food and using an espresso machine to make hot drinks
What We’re Looking For:
- A positive and proactive attitude
- Someone who is punctual and reliable
- Flexibility to work in multiple locations when required
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine interest in retail and customer service
Working Hours and Days:
- Hours:
6 - 8 hours a week during term time
6 - 32 hours a week during school holidays - Days:
Every Saturday during term time
Every Saturday + additional days between Monday and Friday during school holidays
Pay Rates:
- £12.21 per hour for over 21s
- £11.50 per hour for 18-21 year olds
- £8.50 per hour for under 18 year olds
Employee Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support
- Staff discount on Grace’s Bakery products
- Local business discounts through Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce membership
How to Apply:
If this role sounds like the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application through Isle of Wight Jobs and don't forget to include your current CV. Please indicate which store location you would prefer to work in as your main place of work (Newport or Shanklin)
We'll keep you updated throughout the process via the Isle of Wight Jobs platform, so please check your account regularly for updates on your application status.
Our Interview Process:
We believe in finding the right match for both you and our team, which is why we've designed a comprehensive two-stage interview process:
Stage 1- Interview
Selected candidates will be invited to our Ryde Head Office for an in-depth conversation about the role and your relevant experience.
Stage 2- Assessment
If Stage 1 goes well, we'll invite you back for a 2-hour practical assessment with the team. This is an opportunity for you to get a feel for the role and for us to see your skills in action before deciding who is best suited to the position.
We welcome feedback at all stages of our recruitment process, so please do let us know your thoughts!
Grace's Bakery Ltd
Grace's is a family bakery that has been making bread, cakes and lunches by hand since 1997. We pride ourselves on using traditional methods and quality ingredients.
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