Inwards Goods / Grocery Assistant
New World Lincoln is looking for a motivated and capable Inwards Goods / Grocery Assistant to support day-to-day operations of our busy inwards and shop floor. This is a hands-on role where you'll help drive team performance, maintain high merchandising standards, and ensure our customers enjoy a top-quality shopping experience every time.
Whether you already have inwards goods experience, or you have strong grocery experience this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and rewarding workplace.
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Operational Responsibilities
- Follow all approved systems and processes for handling inwards goods
- Ensure the storeroom is kept clean, safe, and systematically organised to minimise handling time, damages, and stock loss
- Accurately complete data entry for inwards goods receipting
- Liaise with Department Managers regarding any stock discrepancies, including short deliveries and damaged stock
- Prevent wastage through correct stock rotation and regular date checking in the storeroom
- Maintain a high standard of personal presentation at all times
- Actively engage with customers and provide a high level of customer service
- Stay up to date with product knowledge and promotional information to provide accurate advice to customers
- Commit to a strong safety culture where everyone is accountable for maintaining a safe working environment
- Provide assistance to other areas of the supermarket as required
- Ensure full compliance with Food Hygiene and Food Safety standards
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About You
- Previous experience in a supermarket or FMCG environment
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Confident communicator with a positive, team-focused attitude
- Able to work a mixture of shifts including one weekend day
- Calm under pressure and solutions-focused
- Forklift licence
- First Aid certificate a bonus
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What’s in it for you?
At New World Lincoln, we value hard work, initiative, and a great team spirit. You’ll be part of a supportive environment where your contribution is recognised, and your development is encouraged. We offer opportunities to grow your career, learn new skills, and be part of a business that’s very proud to serve its community.
This is a full-time role, with hours including early mornings and one weekend day. Days and hours will be discussed at interview.
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If you're ready to step up and make a difference in our Grocery team, we’d love to hear from you!