Average Counter salary in the UK

Job Title: Butchery Counter AssistantLocation: PontefractSalary: £12.71 per hourJob Type: Part time, permanent - 64 hours over two weeks.Working Hours: 64 hours over two weeks, working every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, plus every other weekend.Farmer Copleys is a Yorkshire based, award winning, diversified farm business offering a busy cafe, on site bakery, farm shop, production kitchen, Dessert parlour, private function hire facilities and outside seasonal events.Our busy farm shop is open daily and offers a range of great tasting locally sourced items from a full butchery and deli offer, to fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, home-made bakes and all the other treats and delights that taste so great. Superb home-made jams and preserves, sauces, dips, oils and every accompaniment you can imagine. We have our own home-made gelato, in-house bees and even gift items for that last-minute present or treat.We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Butchery Counter Assistant to join our busy farm shop team.No previous butchery skills or experience are required for this role. The position will focus primarily on providing excellent customer service, serving customers at the butchery counter and helping to pack and prepare products.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in their work and would like to become part of a busy, friendly retail environment.For the Butchery Counter Assistant role we are looking for:A friendly and approachable individual who enjoys providing excellent customer serviceThe ability to confidently serve customers and deal with enquiries in a professional mannerHelping to pack products and ensuring they are presented to a high standardA keen eye for detail and pride in maintaining excellent presentation standardsThe ability to work efficiently in a busy environmentA positive attitude and willingness to learnA perfectionist when it comes to hygiene, cleanliness and presentationThe successful candidate will be/possess:A friendly, enthusiastic and personable individualFlexibility to work every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, plus every other weekendExcellent interpersonal and organisational skillsSmart in appearance with high standardsRetail or customer service experience would be an advantageHardworking, honest, reliable and passionate about their workHave sound knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Hygiene, Health and Safety proceduresComfortable working as part of a busy teamAble to safely lift, carry and move products as requiredAbout You:Enthusiastic and reliableFriendly and confident when speaking with customersGood attention to detailKeen to learn and develop within the roleAble to work in a fast-paced retail environmentTakes pride in delivering excellent customer serviceWhat We Offer:Full support and training within the roleThe opportunity to learn about butchery and our wider farm shop offerA friendly and supportive working environmentStaff Discount (25%)Flexible hours/shiftsHealth & wellbeing programme (after 12m service)On-site parkingPlease attach a CV when applying for this position.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Retail Assistant, Retail Sales Assistant, Customer Service Assistant, Shop Assistant, Counter Assistant, Deli Assistant, Food Retail Assistant, Farm Shop Assistant, Sales Assistant or similar may also be considered for this role.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?Join a busy, reputable builders merchant with a friendly team environmentOpportunity to develop your sales and customer service skills in plumbing & heatingSupportive management committed to your growthRegular working hours, Monday to Friday with every other SaturdayPotential to build a long-term career within the trade sectorMUST HAVE'SExperience in plumbing, heating, or builders merchant environmentGood product knowledge within plumbing & heatingStrong customer service skillsAbility to handle face-to-face and telephone enquiriesAccurate order processing and quotation skillsReliable and professional attitudeNICE TO HAVE'SPrevious sales experience in trade suppliesKnowledge of supplier liaison for pricing and product infoExperience in stock preparation or goods loading/unloadingTeam-oriented approach and willingness to support colleaguesSO, WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?Developing and maintaining strong relationships with plumbing & heating customersProviding product advice, quotations, and processing customer ordersPromoting complementary products and increasing sales opportunitiesHandling trade counter transactions and supporting loading/unloading goodsEnsuring a professional, friendly service at all timesAssisting with branch operations and supporting colleagues during busy periodsMonitoring competitor activity and supporting branch sales initiativesHELPFUL EXTRASSupportive team environmentOpportunities for career development within the branchOngoing training and product knowledge enhancementEngagement in a dynamic retail environmentInterested? Send your CV to i2i Recruitment today!Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion.We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it’s successful.

Looking for a hands-on role where you can put your customer service skills to work in a fast-paced trade retail environment?Working for this well-established distributor as a Trade Counter Assistant, you’ll provide day-day support across the trade counter and branch, ensuring customer requests are fulfilled and satisfaction is kept high.What's on offer ?...A salary of up to £27,000 rising after probation20 days holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 plus BH with serviceEmployee rewards scheme with perks such as late starts, early finishes and lunch on the companyEmployee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support and confidential counsellingRetail discounts across major high street brands, hospitality and leisure providers and Cycle to Work SchemeOngoing training and development opportunities across UK and Ireland branchesPension scheme and life assurance Located in Bradford, West Yorkshire and commutable from Dewsbury, Batley, Birkenshaw, Birstall, Shipley, Leeds and Wakefield this is a full time, permanent role with a growing nationwide business that values teamwork, reliability and delivering great service every day. What will you be doing in a typical day?Providing day-to-day support across the trade counter and branch, working as part of a reliable, team-focused environmentHandling customer enquiries by phone and email, using clear and confident communication skillsPreparing picking slips and working closely with the warehouse team to process orders accurately and efficiently, with strong attention to detailServing customers at the trade counter, processing orders , handling warranty returns , supplying parts and helping to maintain accurate stock levelsSupporting occasional local deliveries when required, so a full valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.The call out requirement is rare but does require your availability over the weekend and bank holidays if it falls on those days. This is on a 5 week rota basis and a bonus is payable for each callout. A FLT licence would be also be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided. A driving licence is essential.If you're looking for a secure role within a respected, friendly organisation where you can make an immediate impact, apply today!