Overview
Part Time Fishkeeping Sales Assistant - Southend at South East. Application deadline 31st July 2026.
Store: Maidenhead Aquatics Southend, Scott's of Southend, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1LQ.
Our brilliant Southend store is looking to expand its team.
Who are we looking for?
- The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in all areas of fishkeeping, some previous experience in aquatics and fishkeeping, an enthusiasm for the hobby, and a strong commitment to customer service.
- They should be self-motivated, positive, and organised, as well as hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.
- The person we are looking for should be a positive, practical individual who is keen to be part of a strong, effective team of staff who enjoy working in their field.
- We are a freshwater only, specialist store and applicants should be freshwater focussed with a deeper understanding of the wider aspects of freshwater fish keeping/species.
What does the role involve?
- Aiding in the day-to-day maintenance of the store including caring for the wide variety of livestock that we carry and serving customers.
- Deliver excellent standards of livestock care and store presentation.
- Greet and welcome all our customers in an articulate, approachable, and friendly manner to maintain our high standards of customer care.
- Communicate your fishkeeping knowledge clearly to customers with varying levels of experience and maintain our policy of responsible fishkeeping.
- Working efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Completing sales correctly and efficiently, ensuring customers leave the store fully satisfied.
- Getting merchandise out onto the shop floor, organising stock neatly on the shelves and making sure it's correctly priced and available.