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Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Hiring for Shop Assistant – Letterkenny Job at Letterkenny , Ireland Full Time
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Shop Assistant to join our retail division at our shop in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Our stores have a huge range of stock on display which can include furniture, clothing and bric-a-brac which will bring variety in each sale. The ideal candidate will have solid retail experience and a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards.
This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Why work with SVP?
SVP Benefits
23 days annual leave for all staff; Additional day’s leave at 5, 10, 15 & 20 years, with a cap of 27 annual leave days.
Pension: 5% employer and employee contribution with an option to increase to 7%.
2 discretionary days (Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
Group discount for Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF)
Paid Sick Leave (following probation period with entitlement increasing with length of service)
Education Support for job relevant courses
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (18 weeks full maternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service & 2 weeks full paternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service
Life Appreciation Recognition: Additional one-off 5 days annual leave allocated in year that 25-, 30-, 35- & 40-years’ service achieved, plus €250 voucher
Life Assurance – four times annual salary
Employee Assistance Programme
Christmas Voucher: €250 voucher for all staff (subject to terms of policy)
Retirement: Staff with 10+ years’ service will receive a €250 voucher on retirement
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Job holder should ideally be educated to a minimum Leaving Cert standard and / or equivalent experience
- At least 2 year’s retail experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be a confident communicator and have a passion for helping people.
- Excellent organisation skills
- Self-motivated and take pride and satisfaction in your own work
- Outgoing and energetic and enjoy working on your own and as part of your wider team
- A keen eye for visual merchandising and display
- Excellent numerical skills
- A positive outlook with resilience and persistence in the face of barriers and setbacks.
- Pleasant and helpful manner
About SVP:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration and other specialist areas
How to Apply:
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted and respected not-for-profit organisations, please complete the online application.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
