Why choose a Career at Downtown?

Loss Prevention Assistant

To maintain robust security across our Downtown Grantham site and minimise stock loss, we are seeking a Loss Prevention Assistant to join our existing close-knit and friendly Loss Prevention team.

Responsibilities for this extremely varied and rewarding role involve surveillance of the site to protect stock, buildings and Company property using CCTV systems and intercoms, maintaining the safety of the site and ensuring welfare of both our customers and staff.  You must be within 20 minutes’ drive of our Downtown Grantham store, with the ability to attend occasionally call out duties in a vehicle. 

You must be able to be diplomatic and have a high degree of tact during challenging situations.  You will be trustworthy and able to communicate effectively as part of a small, close-knit team.  Although not essential, you would be at an advantage if you have relevant experience or suitable qualifications (such as an SIA licence). 

Hours are 26.5 worked over three or four days a week, including two weekends in four and some nightly on-call duties on a fixed-rota.  Specific details of your working pattern are somewhat open to negotiation.

This role is a national minimum wage position, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a reimbursable DBS check before starting work with us.

Our benefits package includes staff discount of up to 20% across all of our stores, subsidised food and drink and industry-leading rewards for long service.  And as our staff trust holds 15% of our Company’s shares, employees can also benefit from a share of the profits whenever dividends are paid to Shareholders.

If you feel you would be an asset to our team at Downtown Grantham, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter by e-mail to hrrecruit@downtownstores.co.uk or by post to Human Resources, Downtown Store, Wyberton Chain Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NL, quoting job reference G0902.  

Kitchen Assistant

Our Downtown Garden Centre Restaurant has for many years offered our customers quality food and beverages and a well-earned rest from their shopping.

Playing a vital part in the day-to-day operation of our Restaurant, we are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to work on a full-time basis.

Duties for this back-of-house role include preparing the delicious meals and refreshments we have on offer with speed and efficiency and driving high standards of customer satisfaction whilst maintaining excellent cleanliness and hygiene standards.  Within this area you may also occasionally assist with housekeeping tasks such as helping with stock replenishment when required.  

Ideally, you will already have worked in a similar catering environment and / or have barista training, however this is not essential.  You should be an effective communicator and be able to prioritise tasks effectively.

Hours are 36.25 per week, usually worked on five days out of seven during store opening times, including weekends.  Flexibility is key, and you should be available to work occasional varying shift patterns and differing days if required.  

If you feel you would be an asset to our fantastic Restaurant team, we would love to hear from you.

Our benefits package includes staff discount of up to 20% across all of our stores, subsidised food and drink, career progression opportunities within a friendly team environment and industry-leading rewards for long service.  And as our staff trust holds 15% of our Company’s shares, employees can also benefit from a share of the profits whenever dividends are paid to Shareholders.

To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter by e-mail to hrrecruit@downtownstores.co.uk or by post to Human Resources, Downtown Store Boston, Wyberton Chain Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NL, quoting job reference P0901.

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