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GRIDSERVE is a forward-thinking, technology-enabled sustainable energy business. We are committed to delivering net zero transport at the speed and scale the climate crisis requires to prevent global temperature rises exceeding 1.5°C of warming.

We #deliver net zero transport through our pioneering and multi award-winning Sun-to-Wheel platform: developing, delivering and operating world class customer-focused electric vehicle charging networks powered by solar energy and batteries. We support the success of our networks and the EV transition through driving the uptake and success of electric vehicles with GRIDSERVE Car Leasing.

Everything we do is underpinned and connected by a technology-agnostic, proprietary data platform that grows and improves every day.

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ROLE OVERVIEW
Join us at GRIDSERVE as a Guru at our brand-new Stevenage Electric Forecourt, our fourth exciting location! We're looking for dynamic, personable, and energetic individuals to join our Forecourt Operations team and play a key role in delivering exceptional customer experiences at GRIDSERVE®’s Electric Forecourt®.

The Retail Assistant will greet, serve hot and cold beverages and interact with customers, building positive relationships helping to promote repeat custom. Full training will be provided to ensure the highest standard of service can be delivered resulting in positive customer feedback and satisfaction evidenced through reviews and rating.

This role offers a blend of customer service and retail, with working hours that include early mornings, late evenings, and weekends to align with our operational needs. Join us in pioneering sustainable energy solutions and be part of an innovative team dedicated to shaping the future of electric vehicle charging and customer service excellence.

The Electric Forecourt is one of the most technically advanced electric vehicle charging stations, powered by 100% renewable energy with a retail facility featuring a high-quality lounge for customers to use while their vehicles are charging. This also acts as an educational area, providing information about electric vehicles, solar energy generation and ecology.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver excellent and memorable customer experiences by greeting customers, taking their orders and/or answering queries as required to meet and exceed their expectations.
Operate the till and process payments in line with company processes and procedures.
Fulfil orders by ensuring high quality hot drinks, cold drinks and food preparation in accordance with brand excellence standards.
Resolve customer complaints where possible or escalate, as required.
Champion new customer and sales initiatives through demonstrations, setting up displays and promotional items and/or communicating current offers.
Stock merchandising and replenishment.
Maintain excellent standards of health, safety, cleanliness and organisation in line with health and safety standards.
Comply with all food safety and allergen related legislation, policies and processes.
Take responsibility for keeping up to date with and understanding all cascaded company and team specific information.
Utilise company learning platform to stay on top of all mandatory and development training.
Work a range of early/late shifts, weekends and bank holidays in line with the Forecourts operating hours.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes including anti-bribery, environmental and quality management systems in compliance with ISO standards.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Required experience and skills
Experience in a similar retail or customer service role
Excellent customer service skills.
Good communication and conflict resolution skills.
Strong social skills and able to build rapport with all types of people.
Reliability skills including time management and punctuality.
Ability to learn new and develop existing skills through dedicated and on the job training e.g. Safe, high-quality coffee and food preparation, H&S compliance and excellent customer service skills.
Ability to understand, and adhere to, cascaded company information.
Ability to use communication tools such as Microsoft Teams, Engage and Connect

Equal Opportunity statement:
GRIDSERVE is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all individuals are treated with fairness and respect in our hiring process, regardless of gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership, or membership in any other legally protected category.

Company culture & values
GRIDSERVE prides itself in providing a workplace that is friendly, encourages creativity and independence, empowering each team member to work at their best. We are passionate with an entrepreneurial spirit, hard-working but always find time to ‘let our hair down’.
We aim to work with awesome people who align with our values to achieve greater results. Consider the values below and ask how well these resonate with the principles you hold:

Be awesome

We aim to delight: ‘great’ is our minimum bar
Positively charged

We are positive people who approach life and every task full of healthy energy
Synergy seekers

We have each other’s back, and appreciate that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts
Legacy creators

We strive to deliver positive change through strong ethics and sustainable choices
Straight up

We are open, honest, direct people who accept responsibility and sweep nothing under the carpet
Risk mitigators

We stack the odds in our favour by taking risks we have the ability to influence
Thought leaders

We have the strength and conviction to create a better path, and to follow gut instincts
Solutions focussed

We embrace problems as opportunities and focus our time and energy on solutions
Our dedication extends to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are empowered, and diversity is embraced. We encourage everyone to participate actively and respond to our commitment to equality.

Company benefits:
Financial benefits: competitive pay, share options, pension, life insurance, income protection, retail & entertainment discounts.
Wellbeing and work life balance: 33 days annual leave inc. public holidays, generous maternity and paternity leave, excellent family cover private health, employee assistance programme, 24/7 GP access
Planet friendly: EV leasing salary sacrifice scheme, EV leasing referral, cycle to work scheme
Growth: a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment with excellent learning and development resources via our top inhouse LMS and exciting career progression opportunities!

Join us in delivering a better and more sustainable future! #GRIDSERVE #TechForGood #SustainableEnergy