First Sales Assistant – AH to go Amsterdam Sloterdijk

Employer and role

Nederlandse Spoorwegen is offering a senior position as First Sales Assistant at AH to go Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The station environment involves pace, teamwork and variety. You are available from 14:30 to 23:00 for closing shifts, and weekend work is required, although not both days every week. A shift lasts a maximum of 8 hours. You must be at least 18 years old because of the work and working hours. You will work with a diverse team of Dutch- and English-speaking colleagues. Dutch at level B1 is required.

What you will do

You are the point of contact on the shop floor and keep an overview during busy periods. Your duties include closing the shop, preparing daily break schedules, maintaining the shop presentation, processing deliveries, keeping stock in order, helping at the checkout, baking croissants, and training and guiding new employees. You help the team work smoothly and ensure travellers are served quickly so they can catch their train.

What is offered

• A good salary, opportunities for progression and training, flexible working hours, and pleasant colleagues.
• If you are 21 years or older, you earn € 14,99 gross per hour excluding any allowances. If you are younger than 21 years, the youth wage under the CAO VGL applies.
• The possibility of a permanent contract after 7 months.
• A fixed number of hours per week with flexible shifts rather than a nine-to-five job.
• The dynamics of the station and pleasant colleagues.
• Up to 60% discount at various shops at the station.
• Possible travel-cost compensation of up to €10,50 per day from 10 km. Parking costs are not reimbursed and there are no fixed parking spaces unless otherwise indicated.
• The possibility of combining work and learning through an MBO level 3 or 4 BBL course.
• An induction programme including a buddy system and onboarding app.

The source refers to the VGL CAO and an education page for more information.

Application information

You must be able to reach the location within 30 minutes without public transport because it may not always run in the early morning or late evening. Nederlandse Spoorwegen states that the vacancy is intended to recruit a new colleague directly and is not an acquisition request. It also describes its focus on diversity and inclusion. No application URL or contact details are provided in the source.

Procedure

• Application received: Nederlandse Spoorwegen will let you know within 2 weeks whether you continue in the procedure.
• Intake interview: A telephone or video interview discusses whether the role suits you.
• Branch interview: After a positive intake interview, you are invited to a follow-up interview at the branch with the manager.
• Employment: You join Nederlandse Spoorwegen.