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Retail Sales Assistant 8 hour contract Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist.You provide the book that unleashes an inner author.You supply the games that help bring families together.You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects themwith a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works' ?? 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! ?? MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday 28 days including bank holidays, or 33 days including bank holidays for Deputy and Store Managers. ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ?? Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them for when life' happens! ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! ?? 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with Retail Trust Charity, who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! ?? Healthcare Cash Plan To support your everyday healthcare costs. ?? And loads more! Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Become a Retail Sales Assistant As a Retail Sales Assistant at The Works, you'll discover that this is not just a job. This is a mission to inspire people to read, learn, create and play! You'll be the heartbeat of our retail store by greeting customers with a warm smile and helping them leave happy and excited to unlock their imaginations. Your passion and enthusiasm for our brand and products will be contagious andmotivating. Our customers will wantto return, time and time again for more inspiration and products that satisfy their creative needs. Some of our colleagues are even BookTok influencers or Instagram creatives, crafting their latest shorts or stories with our in-store products - That's super cool with us! Our Culture The Works is an awesome place to... well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you. Our environment is always moving and full of energy, yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations, and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations! We are one team. You won't find anyone too proud to roll up their sleeves here, with all hands-on-deck to inspire our customers and support each other. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and authentic: Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient champion: You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock magician: You tackle the puzzle of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Keyholder Responsibilities If you're over 18, you'll joinas a keyholder. Our Retail Sales Assistants support our Store Management team to keep the stores running like clockwork by opening, closing, and running the store when needed, (holidays, days off, sickness etc), but don't worry we'll train you to do this. Thereare alot of valuable skills to learn here that will benefit you in the future. You'll also receive our additional keyholding pay enhancement when holding keys. Under 18? That's cool.If you're under 18, you won't be able to complete keyholding duties just yet, but whenyou reach your 18th birthday, we'll get you set up fortraining so that you canearn the additional keyholding pay enhancement when on keyholder duties. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled Our Values We are Crafty ? We are Caring ?? We are Can-do ?? We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact and we'll be happy to help!
In this incredibly varied role, you'll help manage a store that's better and more successful than ever before. You'll take real pride in maximising sales, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency. There's real responsibility too. In the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, you'll be fully in charge of the store, gaining valuable experience to help you take your next step in management. It means you'll tackle everything from ordering stock to training employees, and from checking product displays to delivering sales targets. It feels great to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so.
Transport Manager - Plymouth Salary c£49k, plus excellent benefitsWe are looking for an experienced Transport Manager for our Plymouth site. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the management team, leading, motivating, and managing staff and drivers to execute delivery schedules for the distribution of gas supplies.Key Responsibilities: Manage checks and controls to uphold fleet safety and reliability, collaborating closely with vehicle maintenance service providers to minimize downtime.Understand and implement relevant legislation and standards, liaise with internal specialists and regulatory authorities, and continuously improve safety performance.Maintain strict security of property and products, including serving as an emergency call-out key holder and attending call-outs when required.Utilise working knowledge of relevant legislation, safety, quality procedures, and site operating instructions.Deliver regular company briefings on Safety and Performance to all employees.Ensure sites under your control are maintained in line with company policies and external regulatory authorities.Budgeting and Expenditure:Work with senior management to prepare budgets and manage expenditure within specified parameters.Prioritise the customer in decision-making processes and ensure employees are trained to deliver excellent customer service in all areas of the cylinder and bulk business.Lead the dispatching and scheduling functions for the area, ensuring all planned delivery schedules consider driver and vehicle compliance with relevant transport regulations.Coach, mentor, and plan appropriate training and development for all staff and drivers.Conduct performance reviews in line with company procedures to create a robust and efficient operation that meets financial targets and KPIs. We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications and experience: Proven skills in people management and leadership.Ability to organize resources according to customer needs and company service levels through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Sound working knowledge of current transport regulations and directives.Ideally, a minimum of 3 years' experience at management or supervisory level in a service-oriented environment, with financial experience preferred.Knowledge of current employment legislation.ADR certificate or experience with hazardous goods is preferred.Formal safety qualification preferred (e.g., IOSHH, NEBOSH).Must Possession of a Transport Management CPC, Essential.Ability to use company software packages, including TrakM8, Trutac Paragon, and SAP, to enhance service delivery, improve driver performance, and provide the best possible customer experience. In return, we offer: 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service, plus statutory bank holidaysSingle Private Medical Insurance cover with the opportunity to add Family at discounted rateERs Pension contribution 4.5% for first 2 years and 7.5% after 2 years4x salary life assurance cover from day 1Income protection 50% of salary after 2 yearsMarket leading retailer discount scheme with major retailersHoliday purchase schemeDiscounted gas and appliances Interested? - Please click the "Apply" button and we look forward to your applicationTo be considered for the above opportunity you must be eligible to live and work in UK and hold a full driving licence that is valid for you to drive in the UK. At Calor, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and embracing diversity is not only the right thing to do, but it also drives innovation and success.We understand that building an inclusive business is an ongoing journey, and we are dedicated to continually learning, evolving, and challenging ourselves to create a more equitable and inclusive future. We encourage all members of our community to join us on this journey, as we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for a better, brighter tomorrow.