Sales Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Thurrock
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Retail
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Customer Service Upselling Pet Care Knowledge Teamwork Retail Experience Flexibility Communication Stock Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Sales Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Sales Assistant for its Thurrock store. This is a permanent part-time position (12 hours per week) offering a pay rate of £8.43 to £12.71 per hour with bonus potential. Benefits include financial wellbeing support, retail discounts, health services, pension, and career development.

About the Role

As a Sales Assistant at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you'll be at the heart of the action — helping pet parents, supporting teammates, and making every customer visit a great experience. Your day includes:

  • Offering genuinely friendly, helpful customer service
  • Helping customers find what they need and suggesting helpful extras
  • Sharing advice to promote responsible pet ownership
  • Keeping the store tidy, stocked, and looking its best
  • Being part of a supportive, upbeat team

What We Need From You

  • Great at interacting with pets and people
  • Thrives in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Ideally has customer facing experience
  • Offers the highest levels of customer service
  • Flexibility to cover shifts over 7 days including evenings and weekends
  • Commitment to a part time permanent position (12 hours per week)

Benefits

  • Pay rate of £8.43 - £12.71 per hour plus bonus potential up £1000 p.a.
  • Financial Wellbeing Package (Stream): Access earnings early, savings tools and discounts
  • Retail Trust Membership: Counselling, wellbeing, and financial support
  • Colleague Discounts: Treats at 800+ retailers, plus 30% off [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] products and pet services
  • Health & Wellbeing Support: Online GP, mental health services, fitness programs, dental care, cancer support
  • Workplace Pension: Legal & General scheme (EE 3%, ER 5%)
  • Extra Time Off: Birthday, wedding, new pet days, plus buy/sell holiday options
  • Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity and paternity packages above statutory levels
  • Recognition & Rewards: Top Dog Award with extra day off and perks
  • Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle2Work scheme and discounted David Lloyd membership
  • Learning & Development for future progression

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer’ (under £250m t/o), listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’, and fully accredited as an age inclusive employer (Rest Less). We welcome applicants of all ages (16+).

Additional Information

  • Location: Thurrock, Essex, United Kingdom (RM20 3LP)
  • Job reference: MB1562825ThuSA
  • Posted 6 days ago
  • Closing date: 21/05/2026
  • Apply via the Quick Apply button on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers page
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