Part-time Retail Sales Assistant

Join Machine Mart as a Part-time Retail Sales Assistant in Leigh-on-Sea and help customers find the right tools and technical equipment for the job. This is a great opportunity to build retail experience in a supportive Essex team, with a competitive hourly rate from £12.71 and up to 27 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a friendly, professional customer experience from first greeting to purchase
- Explain technical products clearly and confidently, matching features to customer needs
- Offer honest advice, build rapport, and reassure customers with product guidance
- Support day-to-day store standards, including merchandising, stock checks and tidiness
- Work closely with a small team (typically 4–6 colleagues) to meet store targets and service levels

What You’ll Need
- Previous retail, customer service or sales experience (hardware/tool/technical product knowledge is a plus)
- Confidence talking about products and learning new equipment quickly
- A helpful, dependable approach and the ability to work well in a small team
- Flexibility to work varied shifts up to 27 hours per week

Why Apply
Machine Mart offers a welcoming store environment where your product knowledge and people skills are valued, with opportunities to learn, grow and make a real impact locally in Leigh-on-Sea.