Overview
Part Time Fishkeeping Assistant - Barnstaple At South West Application deadline 1st January 2026Store: Maidenhead Aquatics Barnstaple St Johns Garden Centre Saint John's Lane Barnstaple EX32 9DD
Telephone: +44 1271 859595
Our brilliant Barnstaple store is looking to expand its team.
How many days per week? How many hours per week? Weekends included?
This role includes working 4 days(30 hours) per week, and weekends and bank holidays are included.
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 ensures 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 tropical, marine, coldwater and pond fish.
Preferred qualifications?
Fishkeeping experience is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided
Apply for this role
Please fill in the form below to submit your application. After submission a member of the team will be in touch.