Customer Assistant (Permanent, 25–30 Hours) — Tesco, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

About the Role

Tesco operates 170 stores nationwide and employs over 13,000 people across Ireland. As a Customer Assistant, you will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the store — putting the customer first, keeping the shop floor well-presented, and ensuring products and services are available at all times. While you will have a core role, you may also be asked to support colleagues in other departments.

Note: Should your application be successful, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.

Key Responsibilities

• Always put the customer first and consider them in everything you do.
• Get to know your customers and serve them with pride.
• Help to ensure products and services are available for customers at all times.
• Handle all products with care to maintain quality and ensure they reach the customer in the best condition.
• Keep the shop floor and back areas clean and tidy at all times.
• Follow department routines and processes, using the training you receive.
• Follow all company policies and adhere to Health and Safety routines.
• Support colleagues by helping in other departments when required.

Requirements

• Able to give great, natural customer service — proactively smiling, greeting, acknowledging and helping customers.
• Works hard for customers, your team and your department.
• Able to prioritise to ensure everything you do is right for customers.
• Adaptable and resilient to meet the ever-changing demands of the business.
• Able to follow instructions, whether verbal or written.
• Reliable and a good timekeeper.
• Smart and tidy in appearance at all times.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme (entry requirements apply)
• Virtual GP service — free, confidential online GP consultations and prescription service, extendable to family members at the same address for a reduced cost
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, plus wellbeing services under Tesco’s Wellbeing First approach
• Colleague Clubcard — 10% discount in stores and online, 15% one weekend a month, and 20% twice a year, plus 20% off F&F clothing year-round (a second Clubcard is available for a family member)
• Life Assurance
• Pension Plan
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Paid Family Leave
• Bike to Work scheme
• Commuter scheme
• Long Service Awards

Details

Location: Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 25–30

Closing date: 21 Jul 2026

How to Apply

Applications are made through Tesco Ireland’s recruitment platform via the original job posting. Candidates who require additional support during the recruitment process can email tescoireland.recruitment@tesco.ie to discuss any reasonable adjustments.