Retail Assistant

Shopkeeper

£12.48 per hour for over 21s plus performance bonus and fantastic benefits

£11.44 per hour for under 21s plus performance bonus and fantastic benefits

£9.50 per hour for under 18s plus performance bonus and fantastic benefits

40 hours over 5 days, includes regular weekends and bank holiday working

Due to the location of the Estate we recommend a driving license

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Our Shopkeepers

As the heart of The Newt’s retail department, our cheerful, energetic, and hardworking shopkeepers are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. They greet visitors with a warm smile, ensuring every visit is memorable while providing expert product knowledge and friendly service. Day-to-day, they expertly manage operations, from efficiently handling tills and offering enticing product tasters to discussing items in detail. They also excel in stock rotation, manage wastage paperwork, and keep the shop impeccably clean and well-stocked, creating eye-catching displays that captivate and delight.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
• Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discounts
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a guest-facing role is beneficial
• Highly reliable
• Team player, energetic, enthusiastic, and dynamic
• Good communicator
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional and well-presented
• A passion for food is desirable

Where you'll be working

Our shops are an important part of the experience whist visiting The Newt, we offer a high-end retail experience with something to suit every pocket. Specialising in the sales of our own products including Cyder, apple juice, cheese, bakery produce. We also have a walk-in cheese room with the finest British cheeses, our butchery counter with its own Himalayan pink salt wall for aging meats from our estate and freshly harvested vegetables from our fields. Our House and Garden shop boasts produce from local artisan craftspeople. Everything has its own story to tell and enhancing the guest and retail experience day to day is something we strive for: you could be a part of that experience for our guests! Our newest opening is 'The Creamery' at Castle Cary train station, which offers a selection of our favourite products from our main Estate.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.