Aquatics Assistant

Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. To achieve this, we work hard, accept responsibility and seek every opportunity to learn about pets and customers.

Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for an Aquatics Assistant for our Portlaoise store. Applicants must be flexible across the 7 day week and need to be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and national public holidays (Christmas period included).

What you will do:

· All employees are expected to continuously learn and develop about pets, customers and the retailing industry.

· The successful candidate will drive sales by providing a friendly, efficient and polite service by welcoming and approaching each customer

· The role will involve sharing your skills and knowledge with customers to ensure their pets are receiving the best possible care. Maxi Zoo Ireland advocates responsible pet ownership and advises that a sale should be refused if it does not match the companies beliefs.

· The candidate will become familiar with the customer’s needs and requirements through building a strong, trusting rapport.

· Each employee will ensure that he/she is familiar with all products and services on offer.

· Responsibility for the store cleanliness will be shared among all team members.

· The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the welfare needs of the livestock are met. This includes the feeding, caring and housing of the livestock according to the respective requirements and needs of the different species/breeds.

· The candidate will be responsible for the cleaning of the tanks and aquatic systems which will be carried out in line with all applicable guidelines, regulations and hygiene management.

· The candidate will be responsible for the acceptance of livestock upon delivery including health checks, proper accommodation and documentation in accordance with the legal and company guidelines and regulations.

· ·This is a multifaceted role whereby the successful candidate will be working between the aquatics area, sales floor (including merchandising & Pricing) and cash desk.

· The successful candidate will play an active role in his/her own career development

What you will bring:

· Previous fish keeping experience

· Knowledge of aquatic system

· Flexibility to workacross the week and need to be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and national public holidays (Christmas period included).

· Strong communication skills and open behaviour towards customers

· Friendly and personable demeanour

· Joy and fun in selling

· Passion for animals

Why join us?

· We believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path.

· A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals

· Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans

· Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service

· Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores!

· Paid sick leave

· Paid maternity and paternity leave

· Paid annual leave and bank holidays

· Employee assistance programme

· Cycle to work Scheme

· Refer a friend scheme

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