****WORK WITH US AT CHESTER ZOO**** Join the Chester Zoo family. ** Seasonal Retail Assistant (Stores)** **Job reference:** 000211 **Location:** Chester **Closing date:** 27/02/2022 **Salary:** 9.50 per hour **Employment type:** Seasonal **Department:** Retail **Hours per week:** 8 **Seasonal Retail Assistant (Stores)** As the UKs biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and theres always lots going on here. Were an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of nearly 500 permanent and 500 seasonal team members. Each year, we have plenty of exciting seasonal opportunities within our Retail, Operation, Admissions and Food and Beverage teams, to undertake a variety of tasks such as picking stock in our warehouse, stewarding the car parks, working in our gift shops, welcoming guests, or face painting. No two days will be the same! **The Role:** Our Seasonal Retail Assistants (Stores) help create inspirational days out for visitors by ensuring our stock is available for them to buy. You will be responsible for accepting and checking our retail deliveries, storing them in our warehouse and picking stock and delivering it to our gift shops each day. You will also be required to work in our shops and kiosks at certain times so we need people who are flexible and can work in retail both front and back of house. **The Package** * Seasonal contract, starting on **27 March**, working until **4 September 2022** * Rate of pay of 9.50 per hour regardless of age * Working on a rota basis with a minimum of 8 hours per week, although hours will be significantly more during busy periods * Annual leave which accrues based on hours of work * Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus complimentary tickets for your friends and family * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) **Our Requirements** * Have a full driving licence and able to drive a van * Have numerical skills and accuracy - you will be working with goods received notes, line numbers, barcodes, picking lists and carrying out stock takes. * Be able to carry out physical work * Have strong organisational skills and be able to prioritise daily tasks to ensure our stock gets to the shelves efficiently and our visitors can leave Chester Zoo with the souvenir they have always wanted. * Be comfortable and able to work outside for long periods in all weathers. Experience of working within a fast paced Retail Stores environment, as well as experience of using EPOS systems would be advantageous. Flexibility in these roles is key, so the successful candidates must be able to work up to 5 days out of 7 every week, which will include weekends and bank holidays as rostered. **Interviews will take place on 6 March 2022.** **???????** Were not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction thats home to 20,000 incredible animals inside 128 acres of stunning gardens. Were not just the UKs most popular zoo. Were a major wildlife charity thats committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, were making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when its needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction. **Location:** McKinney, TX