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    Overview

    Full Time Fishkeeping Sales Assistant - Lincoln At East Midlands Application deadline 28th February 2026

    Store: Maidenhead Aquatics Lincoln Whisby Moor, Lincolnshire, Whisby Garden Centre Whisby Road Lincoln LN6 9BY

    Telephone: +44 1522 697575

    Our fantastic Lincoln store is looking to expand its team!

    This position is for a 6-month contract, 5 days per week (including weekends and bank holidays). 

    What are the working hours?

    The working hours are Monday to Saturday from 8.45 AM to 5.15 PM and Sundays from 9.15 AM to 4.15 PM

    Who are we looking for?

    The ideal candidate will be a keen fish keeper with an interest in all aspects of the hobby and a desire to pursue this as a rewarding career. Previous retail experience is desirable; however, training will be provided. The role involves assisting with day-to-day store maintenance, including caring for a wide variety of livestock and serving customers. High standards of customer service are important to our business, and applicants should be enthusiastic and professional.

    The person we are looking for should be a positive, practical individual who is keen to be part of a strong, happy team of staff who enjoy working in their vocational career.

    What does the role involve?

    As a Full-time sales assistant, the job will require the following;

    · Deliver excellent standards of livestock care and store presentation.

    · Greet all our customers in an articulate, approachable and friendly manner to maintain our high standards of customer care.

    · Communicate your fishkeeping knowledge clearly to customers with varying levels of experience and maintain our policy of responsible fishkeeping.

    · Work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.

    · Complete sales correctly and efficiently, ensuring customers leave the store fully satisfied.

    · Getting merchandise out onto the shop floor, organising stock neatly on the shelves and making sure it's correctly priced and available.

    · Be self-motivated, positive and organised.

    · Be reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.

    To be considered for the vacancy It is essential that you include a CV and cover letter outlining your fishkeeping experience and how long you have been keeping fish.

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    Closing date 28.02.26

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    For delivery before Christmas, orders must be placed on or before 3pm on Wednesday 20th December. We cannot guarantee delivery of these orders pre-Christmas as we are reliant on our couriers, but will use our best endeavours to get orders placed on this date out to you before Christmas. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here

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