Role Detail

    Overview

    Full Time Fishkeeping Sales Assistant - Shrewsbury At West Midlands Application deadline 30th September 2025

    Store: Maidenhead Aquatics Shrewsbury Percy, Garden & Leisure Thrower Road Shrewsbury SY2 6QW

    Telephone: +44 1743 361269

    Our amazing Shrewsbury store is looking to expand its teams.

    What are the working hours?

    The working hours will consist of 5 days per week and working up to 45 hours a week. The start date for this role would be the 8th of September 

    Who are we looking for?

    • The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in all areas of fishkeeping, with some previous experience in aquatics and fishkeeping, an enthusiasm for the hobby, and a strong commitment to customer service.
    • They should be self-motivated, positive, and organised, as well as hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.
    • 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?

    • Aiding in the day-to-day maintenance of the store, including caring for the wide variety of livestock that we carry and serving customers.
    • Delivery of excellent standards of livestock care and store presentation.
    • Greeting and welcoming 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.
    • Working efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
    • Completing 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.

    Where will you be working?

    Our store specialises in freshwater, tropical, shrimp and planted tanks and ponds. 

    Prefered qualifications

    All training will be provided for this role; however, an interest in fishkeeping is a big plus. 

    Compensation and benefits 

    There is free parking at the store and staff discount is available once your trial period and been completed. 

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