Serco: Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre
Permanent, Full Time
£24,366.78 per annum + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package
Here at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Retail Assistant who can develop and maintain effective relations with the customer and external suppliers.
The key purpose of this role is to provide a comprehensive and efficient shop service to residents, dependent children, and staff. You will manage stock control systems to ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained at all times and operate/participate in the ordering process.
You will use computer-based software in order to service the residents' shop requirements and ensure that stock is held appropriately and securely to minimize shrinkage due to theft or deterioration. You'll ensure that detailed and accurate sales and purchase records are kept so that payment to suppliers can be efficiently progressed and liaise with other departments when required.
What you'll need to do the role?
You will be self-motivated and able to use your own initiative and work to tight deadlines. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, excellent organisational skills, good oral and written communication, and supervisory skills, along with a basic understanding of risk and conflict management. You will also need the following:
* Experience of working within a retail environment
* Experience of working in a high-pressured operation.
If you feel you meet the above criteria, then please apply today!
Why Serco?
A place you can make an impact: Gatwick IRC is focused on decency and respect in all aspects of care for residents, which is delivered at a critical time in their lives.
A place you can count on: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you: As well as care for residents, we also care for and support one another. We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed with ongoing training and development.
What we offer:
* Serco Benefits package
* Pension - 6%
* Employee Assistance Programme
* A role with a purpose
* Genuine opportunity for career development
* A chance to really make a difference in people's lives
* A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles, and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
At Serco, we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.
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