Retail Assistant/Shop Manager

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Salary Package: Up to £12.21 per hour
Location: Darlington, England
Consultant: Dani Gallone
Posted: 23/03/2026

Description:

Charity Shop Retail Assistant / Acting Shop Manager

Location: Cockerton
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 22 hours per week (30-minute unpaid break)
Temporary cover initially (with potential for ongoing work and travel to other locations)

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Retail Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a busy charity shop in Cockerton. This role will initially provide cover for a Shop Manager, with the potential for further opportunities for candidates willing to travel to additional locations.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys customer interaction, and can take responsibility for opening and closing the shop.

Working Hours (Next Two Weeks)

• Monday: 10:00am – 4:00pm


• Thursday: 10:00am – 4:00pm


• Friday: 10:00am – 4:00pm


• Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Total: 22 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the shop (key holder responsibility)


• Providing excellent customer service


• Operating the till and handling cash/card payments


• Sorting and pricing donated items


• Merchandising stock on the shop floor


• Maintaining shop presentation and cleanliness


• Supporting volunteers where required


• Meeting basic sales and donation targets


• Ensuring safe and secure handling of donations and cash

Requirements

• Must have previous retail experience


• Confident working independently


• Reliable and punctual


• Friendly and approachable manner


• Basic cash handling experience


• Ability to start immediately


• Willingness to travel to other shops (desirable for future opportunities)

Additional Information

• Immediate start available


• Keys and training available ASAP


• Potential for ongoing work for candidates willing to travel

To apply please apply to the job advert or call 01325 528430.

Please do not apply if you are unable to work over 20 hours.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.