Overview

    Full Time Fishkeeping Store Sales Assistant - Rutland At East Midlands Application deadline 2nd July 2025

    Store: Maidenhead Aquatics Rutland Gates Nuseries Somerby Road Oakham LE15 7QB

    Telephone: +44 1664 454646

    Our fantastic Rutland store is looking to expand its team. 

    What are the working hours/days?

    This role will involve working 5 days a week (38 hours).

    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.
    • Greet and welcome 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.

    Preferred qualifications

    The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in fishkeeping and experience working in the retail industry.

    Compensation and benefits

    Employees at our store enjoy a range of benefits, including a staff pension scheme, employee discounts, and access to on-site staff parking.

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