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Pertemps Scotland
Part-Time Trade Counter Assistant
Edinburgh
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Salary
- £13.60 - Hour
- Recruiter
- Pertemps Scotland
- Closes
- 23 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job Title: Part-Time Trade Counter Assistant
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £13.60 per hour
Shifts: Hours between Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Trade Counter Assistant to join our client’s team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering excellent service to customers both face-to-face and over the phone, maintaining stock levels, and supporting the day-to-day running of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide outstanding customer service in person and over the phone.
Handle cash and operate till systems accurately.
Offer knowledgeable advice on products and services.
Process customer orders, purchases, and returns efficiently.
Maintain and manage stock levels within your area of responsibility.
Take a proactive approach to sales opportunities, identifying ways to grow business and enhance the customer experience.
Ensure the store is clean, organised, and well-presented at all times.
Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
Assist with stock deliveries and manual handling – heavy lifting may be required.
Essential Requirements
Must be computer literate.
Comfortable speaking with customers both face-to-face and over the phone.
Experience in cash handling and operating till systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Reliable, enthusiastic, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Physically capable of performing manual handling tasks.
Desirable Requirements
Full UK driving licence. xjnqpsq
Forklift experience or valid forklift licence preferred.
Previous experience in a retail, trade counter, or merchant environment
Ad ID: 5417751122
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