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At the Heart of England Co-operative Society, we believe in building a thriving community, and our dedicated team is at the core of making this vision a reality. If you're passionate about making a positive impact, contributing to a community-focused organisation, and embracing a culture of teamwork, integrity, and innovation, then we want you to consider a career with us.

Commitment to growing talent from within
Diverse opportunities from Food to Funeral
Dedication to developing our colleagues
Defined career pathways to Store Manager

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Customer Service Assistant

Ryton on Dunsmore

£12.21

We are looking for Customer Service Assistants Heart of England Cooperative Society are looking for a Customer Service Assistant to join our growing team in our Ryton convenience store on a 3 month fixed-term, part-time contract for 16 hours per week. About You As a Customer Service Assistant with the Society, you will be positive and flexible, with a ‘can do’ attitude. A good communicator who is eager to deliver excellent customer service, you will work alongside your team to create a great atmosphere for our customers, making us the ‘go to’ store within our local communities. Your passion for convenience retail and our products will be contagious, as will your ability to always go the extra mile. Life at The Society Great Place to Work At Heart of England Cooperative Society, we are a family, who want the best for each and every one of our colleagues. We achieve this through promoting wellbeing throughout the Society and encouraging the development of our colleagues through structured Training & Development. First for Customers We are recognised as the ‘go to’ convenience store within the communities we serve, and we honour this through the delivery of outstanding customer service and the consistent delivery of exceptional store standards. At the Heart of the Community Our stores are the beating heart of the communities in which we serve. We support local groups, clubs and good causes within our local communities, with the help of our dedicated colleagues and our Community & Membership Team. Rewards & Benefits At the Society, we offer a competitive salary of £12.21 per hour and generous staff discount across our Food Stores, Funeral Branches, Fabb Furniture stores & Coop travel. Our holiday entitlement increases with service and we offer a generous pension contribution. We provide you with a structured training plan, which will give you the tools you need to nurture your career and realise your full potential, whether you are looking to be the best Customer Service Assistant you can be, or Store Manager. The opportunities are endless!

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Funeral Service Operative

Coventry

£24,761

At the Heart of England Co-operative Funerals we are a small, independent, regional business operating through 16 funeral homes in Coventry, Warwickshire, South Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire serving our client families to the very highest standards with our committed team of experienced professionals. We are looking for a Funeral Service Operative who will provide an exceptional level of care when bringing the deceased into our care and whilst out on the day of the funeral. These colleagues need to have superb driving skills to transport our client families in comfort and safety in our ceremonial Hearses and Limousines. The role will require you to work effectively as part of a team, as well as being able to work on your own initiative and sometimes under pressure. We need a person who is caring as well as empathetic to the needs of our clients and our colleagues. Attention to detail is a prerequisite. This role is based at our care centre in Foleshill, Coventry and we would prefer our applicants to be within a 5 mile radius. Working a core of 39 hours per week between our locations, there will also be additional hours working evening and weekends when participating in our ‘On call’ rota outside of normal office hours. The successful candidate will ideally have some experience in the Funeral Industry however this is not a requirement as full training will be provided once in post. You will be responsible for: Being an ambassador for the business at all times Dignified and respectful care of the deceased Bringing the deceased into our care Driving and bearing on funerals, to exacting standards Delivering the highest standards of client care Core skills requirements: Being committed to delivering excellent client service to the highest standards Excellent communication skills Well presented with a professional demeanour A full UK driving licence A minimum of 5 year’s driving experience Physically fit and able to participate in bearing duties A flexible and dependable approach to work Basic IT skills in relation to computer systems If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a basic DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. What will you get in return? In return for their hard work, we offer our staff a comprehensive range of benefits such as: Staff discount in our 38 Food Stores and 16 Funeral branches. Discounts for Co-operative Travel and AHF Furniture stores. Enhanced annual leave (rising with service). Eye care – free eye tests. - A competitive pension with up to 10% employer contributions. Salary starting from £24,761 per annum, with an increase after twelve weeks probation, with additional hours and On Call payments OTE is circa £29k per annum

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Supervisor

Leamington

Join Our Team at Bewiched Coffee in Leamington Spa About Us: Heart of England Co-operative Society, has an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor to join our team in Leamington. We are passionate about serving high-quality coffee, delicious food, and creating a warm and welcoming environment for our customers. If you share our enthusiasm for exceptional customer service and have a love for coffee, we would love to hear from you! The successful candidate will need to be available to work weekends. Why Join Bewiched Coffee? Be part of a dynamic and growing team. Opportunities for career progression. Comprehensive training programs. Competitive salary and benefits package. A fun and supportive work environment. Responsibilities: 1. Prepare and serve a variety of coffee beverages and food items. Ensure a clean and organised workspace. Engage with customers, providing a friendly and efficient service. Maintain product knowledge to answer customer inquiries. 2. Oversee daily operations during assigned shifts. Support and mentor barista colleagues. Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies. 3. Assist the Shop Manager in daily operations and colleague management. Implement and maintain high standards of customer service. Contribute to sales goals and profitability of the store. Handle administrative tasks and reporting. Requirements: Passion for coffee and customer service. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays. Previous supervisor experience in a coffee shop or hospitality industry is a plus.

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Customer Service Assistant

Southam

£12.21

We are looking for Customer Service Assistants! Heart of England Cooperative Society are looking for a Customer Service Assistant to join our growing team in our Long Itchington convenience food store on a permanent, part-time contract for 8 hours per week. About You As a Customer Service Assistant with the Society, you will be positive and flexible, with a ‘can do’ attitude. A good communicator who is eager to deliver excellent customer service, you will work alongside your team to create a great atmosphere for our customers, making us the ‘go to’ store within our local communities. Your passion for convenience retail and our products will be contagious, as will your ability to always go the extra mile. Life at The Society Great Place to Work At Heart of England Cooperative Society, we are a family, who want the best for each and every one of our colleagues. We achieve this through promoting wellbeing throughout the Society and encouraging the development of our colleagues through structured Training & Development. First for Customers We are recognised as the ‘go to’ convenience store within the communities we serve, and we honour this through the delivery of outstanding customer service and the consistent delivery of exceptional store standards. At the Heart of the Community Our stores are the beating heart of the communities in which we serve. We support local groups, clubs and good causes within our local communities, with the help of our dedicated colleagues and our Community & Membership Team. Rewards & Benefits At the Society, we offer a competitive salary of £12.21 per hour and generous staff discount across our Food Stores, Funeral Branches, Fabb Furniture stores & Coop travel. Our holiday entitlement increases with service and we offer a generous pension contribution. We provide you with a structured training plan, which will give you the tools you need to nurture your career and realise your full potential, whether you are looking to be the best Customer Service Assistant you can be, or Store Manager. The opportunities are endless!

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Society
Our Support Centre located in Coventry has a variety of roles in IT, People and Culture and Finance to name a few!

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Funeral
A unique and rewarding career, where you can find a sense of purpose helping families during a difficult time.

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Food
Working in convenience retail provides opportunities to help people in the local community, it's fast paced and dynamic, with opportunuties to progress within the Society.

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