VACANCY: Sunday Morning Assistant

Limpsfield Memorial Stores and Post Office in Limpsfield High Street has been run as a community shop for the Limpsfield and wider community since 1999.

We are currently looking for a responsible and  enthusiastic adult to work Sunday mornings, ideally beginning in March. The shop is open between 9.00am and 12.00pm each Sunday. In this paid role you would be responsible for the running of the shop between the hours of 8.30am and 12.30pm to allow time for opening and then cashing up and closing up. 

It is important that the successful candidate is mature and responsible as they will be working alone, although local volunteers and committee members are available if support is needed. Good numerical skills are needed as you will be dealing with money and reconciling the till at the end of the day. Training will take place at the commencement of the role or earlier if available. 

The details of the job are as follows:

·         Working in the shop between 8.30am – 12.30pm every Sunday.    

·         Collating  Sunday newspapers ready for sale including pre-ordered papers, preparing the weekly newspaper voucher returns, setting up the till, preparing the outside fruit and vegetable display, ensuring all lights are on and signage is out, the shop is clean and ready for customers.

·         Using our computerised till system and dealing with customers in a polite and friendly manner.   

·         Carrying out all closing tasks including cashing up and reconciling the till, closing up the chiller and outside display unit, preparing the newspaper returns, locking up the shop and carrying out other jobs as required by your line manager.

The job includes heavy lifting of newspaper bundles so candidates need to be physically able and hard working.  On a practical level, the job would suit someone local to Limpsfield. 

Anyone interested in the role should apply to: manager@limpsfieldstores.co.uk with a letter of application, a telephone number and preferably a full CV. We will require contact details for references later in the process.

We look forward to receiving applications.