One Stop - Customer Service Assistant
One Stop
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About One Stop
One Stop is a convenience store company, with locations in England and Wales.
Job description from One Stop
What’s in it for you
Benefits
At One Stop we value our colleagues just as much as our customers, and part of this is the benefits we offer:
- 10% Discount in One Stop
- 10% Discount Tesco & Tesco Cafe (increased to 15% on 4 weekly pay weekends)
- 20% Discount on F&F Clothing in Tesco Stores
- 10% discount at Tesco Mobile, including Colleague Deals which can be shared with friends & family
- 20% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco Bank. T&C’s apply
- Discounted eye care through Vision Express
- A range of discounts at Tesco Pharmacy such as 50% off health checks including flu jabs
- Discounted Simply Health cash plan
- Colleague Deals and Discounts, allowing access to exclusive savings with a variety of retailers, days out, gyms and much more
- Save as you earn scheme annual invitation
- WeCare support service, offering a 24/7 online GP to colleagues & immediate family members, second opinions, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more at no cost to colleagues
- Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Life Assurance
- Flexible working, we have many forms of flexible working like part-time, job shares, phased retirement, blended working, lifestyle breaks, fixed shift patterns and staggered shift patterns. This ensures we suit everyone’s needs as flexibility is important to us as it is to you.
One Stop have the right to withdraw the vacancy before the closing date should a successful application be received prior to the closing date. As such we would highly encourage you to submit your application as soon as you can.
How does the job enhance my skill set?
This role will allow you to learn more about the retail sector and gain essential skills such as customer service, online and stock routines.
What You Will Get From This Role
Our Customer Service Assistant roles are integral to supporting our customers and local communities and can be a very rewarding role.
Flexible Working
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at One Stop, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
Community Involvement
As a convenience retailer, it’s really important to us that our stores and colleagues are truly embedded within the communities that we serve. Whether that’s fundraising for local charities and groups or for our charity partners – supporting those in need is at the heart of all we do .
At One Stop, we’re so proud to have raised over £10.4million in the last 10 years! Not only this, we also work incredibly hard to tackle food waste by partnering with FareShare and Olio. Since 2015 our stores have donated an amazing 1.6 million equivalent food bank meals for our communities.
Working at One Stop will allow you to get involved in supporting charities within your community and those that are close to your heart – and our colleagues have had a go at everything! From climbing mountains, to running marathons in Spain to simply organising a raffle, we’re up for anything!
Diversity & Inclusion at One Stop
Everyone is welcome at One Stop and we're proud to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates the cultures, personalities and preferences of all of our colleagues. It’s a place where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values.
One of the most important things is making sure all our colleagues feel welcome at One Stop and our colleague networks do a fantastic job at communicating that. They provide a safe space for our colleagues to share their thoughts and experiences, raising awareness for important issues and representing our diverse workforce. Our Colleague Networks are Armed Forces, Disability, LGBTQ+, Families and Carers, Race and Ethnicity and Women’s.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We put this into practice by ensuring against discrimination and providing support to those who may need it.
Learning & Development at One Stop
At One Stop our vision is create a learning culture where colleagues are learning every day. Whether you want to focus on your personal development, build confidence in your existing role or focus on growing your career, learning will help you to achieve your personal and professional goals. We also offer apprenticeships and an internal development programme ‘Options’ where you’ll be coached, guided and supported by experienced leaders.
About The Role
At One Stop Stores we aim to serve local shoppers a little better every day. Being a part of the local community we really can achieve this but it’s our colleagues in store that brings this to life.
In this role, you will greet and welcome our customers warmly, engaging with them to find out their shopping needs, sell the right products to them and make their shopping experience a great one.
As well as having brilliant customer service, you’ll also need to be a team player, making sure that your store is always looking great, with the right products on the shelves and fantastic services on offer.
You will need
Whilst Being Ready To Roll Up Your Sleeves And Do What’s Needed To Put Our Customers At The Heart Of Everything We Do, As Part Of The One Stop & Tesco Family, You’ll Need To
- Greet each customer with a warm and friendly welcome
- Listen to and talk with customers to find out what their needs are
- Do your best to make sure the customer finds everything they want
- Be passionate and knowledgeable about our products and services
- Always be in store, on time, smartly dressed and ready to serve
- Always think 25 when serving age restricted products
- Work as part of a team to complete store duties
- If this store has a Post Office Local, You will be required to undertake a Post Office Financial and criminal conviction background check, which you will be required to pass in order to proceed with this role, if these checks fail, we will be forced to withdraw the job offer.’
Job insights from Breakroom
Retail and sales assistants:
Sales assistants help customers and sell goods and services
What you’ll do as a retail and sales assistant:
- Serve and advise customers
- Take delivery of goods and stock
- Arrange and display goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Handle customer payments, returns and refunds
- Keep the store clean and tidy
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Dealing with customers
- Standing
- Wearing a uniform
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
Map
Basingstoke
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do One Stop pay customer service assistants enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
90% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do One Stop pay customer service assistants market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
55% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Under 18s get paid less than everyone else
Do customer service assistants at One Stop get paid the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 18 get paid less than those above 21.
See what One Stop pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 18s is less than those who are over 21.Based on data from 134 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and September 2024.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do customer service assistants at One Stop get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
35% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do One Stop pay customer service assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
82% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do customer service assistants at One Stop do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
86% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do customer service assistants get of their shift pattern at One Stop?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 43% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 27% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 16% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 14% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do customer service assistants at One Stop worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
36% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do customer service assistants at One Stop get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
35% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for customer service assistants at One Stop to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
59% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for customer service assistants to book a holiday at One Stop?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
88% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do One Stop managers change customer service assistants shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
53% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for customer service assistants to take sick leave at One Stop?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
42% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is customer service assistants at One Stop job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
76% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as customer service assistants at One Stop good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do customer service assistants at One Stop feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do customer service assistants at One Stop get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
43% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for customer service assistants to work at One Stop?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
74% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do customer service assistants at One Stop enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
61% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do customer service assistants at One Stop recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
66% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do customer service assistants get enough training when they start at One Stop?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
51% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are customer service assistants given support to progress at One Stop?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do customer service assistants think One Stop head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
84% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do customer service assistants feel well informed about how One Stop is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What One Stop employees say about their job
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Best thing
The discount can help with shopping and getting affordable clothes for growing kids around payday
Worst thing
Over worked, more and more work gets piled on with no allowance for extra staff to cover shortfall. Don't get a payrise going to management level from an unofficial position in the company. No support from the company dealing with regular shoplifters even when they threaten the safety of the staff, other than a message from the ceo which is vague. As a single parent I don't get decent time with my kids. My days off are sporadic and never together
One Stop Shift manager, August 2024
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Best thing
Easy going, very flexible
Worst thing
The managers are constantly on at you, feel like I am being rushed around to do things
One Stop Employee, June 2024
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