Are you an organised and proactive professional looking for a varied role in retail support? Poundland is seeking a Retail Support Clerk (internally known as RST Coordinator) to act as the key liaison between our Distribution Centres, retail stores, and the Customer Support Centre.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving while delivering outstanding service, this could be the role for you!
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme. Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements. Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free. Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks. Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience. Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs. My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services. Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future. Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing. Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important. Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
As a Retail Support Clerk, you will play a crucial role in maintaining seamless communication between our distribution centres and retail stores. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Act as the primary point of contact for store and Customer Support Centre queries within the Distribution Centre.
• Facilitate clear and efficient communication across all departments, ensuring interactions are tracked and reported.
• Take full ownership of managing and resolving queries, complaints, and issues in a timely manner.
• Provide proactive updates to stores and CSC on deliveries, major incidents, and potential delays.
• Work closely with the DC team to stay informed on daily schedules and enhance service quality through continuous improvement of procedures, policies, and standards.
To excel in this role, you should possess:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Customer-focused approach, always ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Ability to collaborate with teams across transport, warehouse, and stock control, with a good understanding of retail logistics and distribution operations (preferred but not essential).
Join Poundland as a Retail Support Clerk and be part of a team that ensures our stores receive the best possible support to deliver exceptional service to our customers.
Apply today and take the next step in your career!
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.
Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!
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