Full-time Retail Assistants / Store Person

The Students' Union Shop (XL) @ University of Galway is hiring!

Description

Full-time staff required for the Students' Union Shop (XL) located on campus at the University of Galway starting at the beginning of September 2026.

Duties include

•  Attending to the needs of customers and maintaining a high standard of service.

•  Ensuring that all company procedures, including HACCP, are adhered to at all times.

•  Operating tills and reconciling cash at the end of shift.

•  Stock order, goods inwards and product replenishment duties

•  Merchandising displays and making sure all SEL’s are correct

•  Rotating products in line with best practice to ensure zero waste levels are achieved

• Goods Inwards duties include receiving deliveries from suppliers, checking products against delivery dockets and stocking deliveries in the storeroom prior to being needed on the shop floor- sales area

 Full training will be provided in the areas listed above.

Benefits

•  Notable non-pay benefits, including food & drinks paid for by the company, commensurate with length of shift.

•  Friendly workplace with flexible and sociable working hours / days.

•  Guaranteed Christmas / New Year and summer holiday.

•  On-site Parking available.

 Successful candidates

•  Will be flexible and able to work varied shifts.

•  Be good communicators.

•  Enjoy working with customers in a busy, fast-paced environment.

•  Good level of personal and work space hygiene essential.

• Previous experience is an advantage

•  Proficiency in the English language is essential.

 About the Employer

 The Students' Union Shop:

•  Is the only convenience store on campus at University of Galway.

To apply, please submit the following for consideration:

•  Your current CV.

•  Two recent references.

Application deadline: 5pm, Friday 16th August 2026