Operations Team Member

Application Deadline: 24 July 2026

Department: Retail

Location: Newton Abbot

Compensation: £10.85 - £12.71 / hour

Description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, proactive, and team-focused individual to join our store as an Operations Team Member. If you enjoy working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly, take pride in high standards, and want to be part of a business that supports rural communities, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

Contract: Permanent / Temporary
Hours: Full-time / Part-time
Hours of Work: 15 Hours per week, working over an agreed 3 days

As an Operations Team Member, you’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the store, helping to maintain stock accuracy, product availability, and compliance standards. You’ll work closely with the wider team to ensure the store is well-presented, safe, and ready to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Key responsibilities include:
• Completing stock checks, gap scans, and replenishment picklists accurately and on time
• Receiving deliveries and investigating any discrepancies in orders or invoices
• Maintaining stock file integrity and supporting inventory accuracy
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and legal standards (e.g. NOPS, FIAS, HACCP)
• Supporting banking processes and reviewing daily reports for anomalies
• Replenishing shop and yard areas to company standards

• • Supporting promotional activity and visual merchandising plans
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the site
• Supporting Customers at the Till points as required
  
  

About You

• Previous experience in retail or operational roles
• Good IT skills and confidence using business systems
• Health & safety awareness and attention to detail
• A proactive, adaptable, and team-focused approach
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-first mindset
• AMTRA, BASIS, or knowledge of FIAS/UFAS/NOPS (desirable)
• NVQ or equivalent in retail (desirable)

What We Offer

Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
Up to 25% colleague discount in store
Free parking on site
33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
Excellent training and development opportunities
Plenty of career progression opportunities
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
Comprehensive colleague benefits
Enhanced Family Leave Policies

We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.