1,579 Shop Assistant jobs in Ireland

The Cantillon Group, an award-winning convenience retailer in Cork, is on the hunt for a vibrant Shop Assistant to join our team at MAXOL Waterford (Dunmore Road).

Key Responsibilities:

· Interacting and serving customers in a polite and professional manner.

· Advising and assisting customers so they receive the highest level of customer care.

· Ensuring stock levels are maintained.

· Ensure store standards are consistently achieved in terms of housekeeping, merchandising, presentation, and service.

· Ensure that all customer queries are dealt with efficiently, professionally, and in line with store policy.

· Any other duties that may be assigned to you by store management.

What's In It for You:

• Weekly Pay, every Thursday
• Refer-a-friend scheme with additional chance to get €150 per successful referral.
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounts on food and refreshing beverages.
• Training and development opportunities.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From €13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

A shop assistant, also known as a retail or sales assistant, provides customer service and supports daily store operations. Their duties include greeting customers, answering questions, processing transactions, handling returns, stocking shelves, and maintaining a tidy store environment. They may also be involved in promotional activities, inventory management, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.

We are currently recruiting for shop assistants.

If you like to meet people and work in a friendly environment then this is the place for you. Experience in retail would be great but not essential. It is very important to have an interest in all areas of the shop as we pride ourselves in having a dynamic presentation in all areas of the shop and a wide variety of foods available to the customer. Full training will be provided, online training will also be a part of the role which will be beneficial to all applicants going forward.

A friendly and approachable personality is essential. Applicants should be capable of working on their own initiative and as part of a team.

So if you want to be part of a dynamic team apply asap online or instore.

Work remotely

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From €13.75 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Fashion Angel is looking for experienced, responsible candidate to work as a part time sale assistant in our stores in Drogheda and Dublin.

Flexible time working (including weekends)

More about us at:

Responsibilities:

- Daily Social Media, email and phone communication with customers.

- Working as part of team, delivering best service to customers.

- Assisting management in monitoring retail and online department product lines.

- Cash management.

- Keeping the store to a high standards of cleanliness daily.

Skills:

- Excellent people skills

- Excellent computer skills

- Outgoing personality

- Enthusiastic

- Excellent time keeping

- Patience

Requirements:

- Minimum two years retail experience.

- Fluent English

Additional language and driving license will be an advantage.

Benefits:

- Christmas, Easter Bonus

We will contact selected candidates.

Training will be provided in our Drogheda store. Job Types: Part-time/full time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €10.00-€14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Education:

• Leaving Certificate (required)

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

We would like to invite applications for the following,10-hour, permanent contract position:

Shop Assistant
Tralee, Co. Kerry
IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment.
The overall purpose of this job is to act as Shop Assistant for the IWA retail charity shop operated by the Irish Wheelchair Association, reporting to the Shop Supervisor and working with other shop staff and volunteers. You will be instrumental to making sure the shop is at the hub of the local community, in a manner which reflects high street retail standards and maintains the professionalism and profile of IWA in all areas of operations. There are a number of key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. These will be with your line manager, colleagues based in the IWA charity shop, support staff, volunteers and other Irish Wheelchair Association Shop Assistants/Supervisors.

Hours of work per week
The shop will operate from 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Saturday. The shop assistant post will have assigned days to work by the shop supervisor, but days may change depending on the requirements of the shop. The assistant post will be required to cover holidays and other absences and needs to be flexible with their workdays across Monday to Saturday.

Knowledge And Skills
Previous experience in the retail (fashion) area is essential

Experience of working with cash, till, lodgements, and/or petty cash is essential

Experience Of Working In Customer Facing Role Is Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential

High level of attention to detail is essential

A keen eye for visual merchandising and display would be a distinctive advantage

Behaviours
The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative

Strong motivation and drive with an abundance of energy and commercial flair

An ability to establish and foster excellent working relationships with many different people across different functions and locations

Strong customer service focus

An ability to display empathy, patience, and a well-developed sense of humour

Pleasant and helpful manner

Willingness to work in a flexible manner

Competencies
Communicating and Influencing

Innovation and Creativity

Quality and Customer Focus

Commercial Focus

Remuneration Benefits
€13.50 per hour, increasing with national minimum wage adjustments.

Excellent working conditions

A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees

Annual leave - 8% of hours worked

Pension scheme available

Closing date for applications is Friday 24th, October 2025

Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) may be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

Retail staff position available for immediate start.

**Job Requirements**

• Flexible, organised

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to engage with and prioritize customer needs

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to use one's own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

• A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills

• Responsible and reliable

• Enjoy working in varied environment

• A good team player

• Customer service experience is desirable but not essential; you will receive on-the-job training

*Must be over 18.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From €13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Full time Shop Assistant required for busy shop and forecourt. Experience would be desirable but full training will be given to the right candidate. This is a full time job and requires availability during the week and at weekends. Please apply by email detailing previous experience, references and any other relevant information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From €111.11 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

We are currently looking for a shop assistant who can work both independently and as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of our store.

A Shop Assistant will need to fulfil the following important duties and responsibilities to excel at their job:

• Receiving, unpacking and arranging new shipments from suppliers.
• Arranging and labelling goods on the display shelves
• Assisting customers in finding the products they're looking for
• Processing customer payments at the checkout till.
• Addressing customer complaints and inquiries
• Providing shopping advice and recommendations to customers
• Cleaning and rearranging the store
• Collaborating with other team members to keep the sales floor area clean and organised at all times

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

Overview:

Shop Assistant

Lir Chocolates, Navan, County Meath, Ireland

Position type: Temporary, Full-Time, Ending 03/04/2026

Hours: 40

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30

Pay range: €13.50 /hour (salary equivalent €28,080)

Breaks: 30 mins paid & 30 mins unpaid

Responsibilities:

• Receive, unpack, and arrange stock efficiently; assist with packing small boxes or bags during quieter periods.
• Organise and label products on display shelves to maintain a tidy and appealing shop layout.
• Support the creation and presentation of seasonal displays to enhance customer experience.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the products to provide informed customer service.
• Operate the till and process card-only transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Provide a warm, friendly welcome to all visitors, building positive relationships to encourage repeat custom.
• Maintain a safe and clean store environment by regularly tidying and rearranging areas to reduce risks of slips, trips, or falls.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Maths and English Skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in a written form internally and externally in polite and professional manner.
• Working with a team
• Good organising and planning skills

Desirable:

• Food safety trained

Rewards Benefits:

• Begin with 24 days of annual leave, progressively increasing by an extra day each year until you reach 25 days, in addition to public holidays.
• Paid Break
• Overtime available but not guaranteed: Any hours over 40 hours is time and a half. Saturday is time and a half for the first 4 hours then double time after 4 hours. Sunday is double time.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Company Pension Plan at 1.5%
• Family friendly policies such as 12 weeks of paid maternity leave after one year of service.
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme
• Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the 'Zertus Values Awards'
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)

About Us:

At Lir, we stand as a forefront provider of premium chocolates to prominent retailers globally. Our ethos revolves around creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Operating from two cutting-edge manufacturing plants in Navan, County Meath, we are dedicated to the art and enchantment of crafting hand-finished and hand-decorated chocolates based on both traditional recipes and gloriously unfamiliar new combinations.

Application & Interview Process:

Lir Chocolates are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process, if successful, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review, if successful, you will attend an onsite interview.