Apprentice Retail Assistant

Exciting opportunity to complete an Apprenticeship in Retail with Quintessentially English.

Behind the gable door and timeworn step, hides an apothecary for the senses.

Blocks of organic handmade soap, dotted with rosebuds and cinnamon sticks, nestle in wicker baskets. Earthenware bowls, filled with dried flowers, herbs and spices, brighten the table. And the air is scented with organic handmade soap and beauty products, gently hand-stirred to retain the natural goodness. Candles and Diffusers made in glass and ceramic containers contain natural waxes carefully handcrafted.

Here, time takes a back seat – and one batch of organic handmade soap takes a whole day to perfect.   After a long day in the office, designer Jacqui Sheard would unwind by making bars of crafted organic handmade soap. It was a passion that became a profession when she found a cosy little shop in Lacock and started Quintessentially English. 

 

Duties will include:

·       Using of Ipad till.

·       Refunds and dealing with cash

·       Customer service.

·       Window display.

·       Production of bath bombs, bath oils, lotions, creams, shower gels, candles and diffusers.

·       Stock checking bottles.

·       Pricing products and checking orders received.

·       Packaging and printing of labels for internet orders.

·       Online order processing.

·       Royal Mail processing.

·       End of day reports.

To become an apprentice, you must:

Be 16 or over

Not already be in full-time education

As an apprentice you’ll:

Complete a retailer apprenticeship standard

Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace

Learn and train for a specific job

Get paid and receive holiday leave

Get experience in a real job

Study for at least 20% of your working hours

Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship

Be on a career path with lots of future potential

Training:

Working towards a Level 2 Retailer apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Training Outcome:

This vacancy is for the length of the apprenticeship, and following successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may be able to secure an ongoing role in retail.

Employer Description:
Quintessentially English is a unique apothecary shop in the timeless National Trust Village, Lacock. Traditional handmade soaps, lotions, shower gels, blended teas and botanical gin.

Working Hours :
30 Hours 5 Days out of 7 - 10.30am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience