Socketts Post Office & General Convenience

17/08/2024

Looking for a fridge engineer to look at one of our fridges. We are based in Low Fell Gateshead, please message or call 07717858944 thanks in advance

08/07/2024

Vacancy🚨
We are a busy Newsagent/Convenience store on Durham Road, Low Fell.  We offer newspapers, the largest newspaper home delivery service in the area, to***co, Lottery, parcel collections, returns, general convenience foods, soft drinks, cards, stationery, seasonal goods, we are a Paypoint outlet and we have an alcohol licence.

We have openings for a new friendly person to join our team.  Experience is not necessarily required but use of Paypoint and some knowledge of shop work would be advantageous with a positive, helpful attitude a must. You also need to be over 18 years old due to our alcohol licence conditions.

The hours available cover a range of slots.  Our store is open from 6am until 10pm everyday so we are looking to have both early and late shifts covered.  We are also looking for flexibility when holiday cover is needed.

Our shop is a well-known name that has been trading since the early 1900’s with many of our customers shopping with us through generations.

If you think this could be for you, please drop in to store and leave your contact details and a brief outline of your experience and availability or email us on [email protected]

📍 Find us: Socketts Ltd, 578 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HX

08/07/2024

🚨Vacancy🚨
We are a busy Newsagent/Convenience store on Durham Road, Low Fell. We offer newspapers, the largest newspaper home delivery service in the area, to***co, Lottery, parcel collections, returns, general convenience foods, soft drinks, cards, stationery, seasonal goods, we are a Paypoint outlet and we have an alcohol licence.

We have openings for a new friendly person to join our team. Experience is not necessarily required but use of Paypoint and some knowledge of shop work would be advantageous with a positive, helpful attitude a must. You also need to be over 18 years old due to our alcohol licence conditions.

The hours available cover a range of slots. Our store is open from 6am until 10pm everyday so we are looking to have both early and late shifts covered. We are also looking for flexibility when holiday cover is needed.

Our shop is a well-known name that has been trading since the early 1900’s with many of our customers shopping with us through generations.

If you think this could be for you, please drop in to store and leave your contact details and a brief outline of your experience and availability or email us on [email protected]

📍 Find us: Socketts Ltd, 578 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HX

15/04/2024

Its that time of year again, we are currently looking for Paper Boys/Girls/Adults (positions open to all age groups) for morning deliveries with various routes and days over Monday to Sunday with the possibility of other rounds becoming available. Wages start at £20 per week. Applicants must be 13 years or older and be reliable. Please call into the shop any day of the week between 6am-10pm and talk to any staff member for more information and to leave your details, message on Facebook or phone 0191 4877505 Many thanks, Socketts.

31/03/2024

16/03/2024

Wine now paid for, post now taken down, thanks for everyone's help.

24/02/2024

We would like to wish Diane a very happy and long retirement! Diane has worked for Socketts for 20 years making sure customers have had their newspapers delivered amongst many other duties. We are sure many of you have very fond memories of Diane over the years. Thank you Diane...time to put your feet up!

16/01/2024

🚨Vacancies 🚨🚨
We are a busy Newsagent/Convenience store on Durham Road, Low Fell.  We offer newspapers, the largest newspaper home delivery service in the area, to***co, Lottery, parcel collections, returns, general convenience foods, soft drinks, cards, stationery, seasonal goods, we are a Paypoint outlet and we have an alcohol licence.

We have openings for two new friendly people to join our team.  Experience is not necessarily required but use of Paypoint and some knowledge of shop work would be advantageous with a positive, helpful attitude a must. You also need to be over 18 years old due to our alcohol licence conditions.

The hours available cover a range of slots.  Our store is open from 6am until 10pm everyday so we are looking to have both early and late shifts covered.  We are also looking for flexibility when holiday cover is needed.

Our shop is a well-known name that has been trading since the early 1900’s with many of our customers shopping with us through generations.

If you think this could be for you, please drop in to store and leave your contact details and a brief outline of your experience and availability or email us on [email protected]

📍 Find us: Socketts Ltd, 578 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HX

16/01/2024

🚨🚨Vacancies 🚨🚨
We are a busy Newsagent/Convenience store on Durham Road, Low Fell. We offer newspapers, the largest newspaper home delivery service in the area, to***co, Lottery, parcel collections, returns, general convenience foods, soft drinks, cards, stationery, seasonal goods, we are a Paypoint outlet and we have an alcohol licence.

We have openings for two new friendly people to join our team. Experience is not necessarily required but use of Paypoint and some knowledge of shop work would be advantageous with a positive, helpful attitude a must. You also need to be over 18 years old due to our alcohol licence conditions.

The hours available cover a range of slots. Our store is open from 6am until 10pm everyday so we are looking to have both early and late shifts covered. We are also looking for flexibility when holiday cover is needed.

Our shop is a well-known name that has been trading since the early 1900’s with many of our customers shopping with us through generations.

If you think this could be for you, please drop in to store and leave your contact details and a brief outline of your experience and availability or email us on [email protected]

📍 Find us: Socketts Ltd, 578 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HX

11/01/2024

Anyone know any postmasters / ex Postmasters in our area, Gateshead / Newcastle who was affected by the injustice ongoing. Having a Post Office in our shop now it would be helpful to get in contact. PM me if that is better.

04/01/2024

Its that time of year again, we are currently looking for 2 Paper Boys/Girls/Adults (positions open to all age groups) for morning deliveries Monday to Sunday with the possibility of other rounds becoming available. Wages start at £20 per week. Applicants must be 13 years or older and be reliable. Please call into the shop before 11am any day of the week and talk to Diane for more information and to leave your details, message on Facebook or phone 0191 4877505 Many thanks, Socketts.

24/12/2023

From our family to yours. We wish you all a very happy Christmas.

We are open today for any of those last minute emergencies.... bows, wrapping paper, gift bags, sellotape, cards, stocking fillers, chocolates, bottles of wine, lottery....

All the very best from Paul, Angela and all the staff 🎄

05/12/2023

Due to unforseen circumstances the Post Office will not be open today Tuesday 5.12.23. Back open tomorrow 10am until 4pm, sorry for any inconvenience Socketts.

01/12/2023

Sledges £12 each all colours available. Snow shovells £8 each. We are open 6am until 10pm every day.

09/11/2023

Due to unforseen circumstances the Post Office will not be opening until 11.30am today Thursday 9.1123, sorry for any inconvenience Socketts.

04/11/2023

"Only if you need it" We have 4 free loafs of bread outside our shop.
We are open 6am until 10pm every day.

11/09/2023

Any Wilko staff who are unfortunately losing their jobs we at Socketts are looking for a new member of staff to join our existing team on a part-time basis. The hours are variable and will include some early morning 6am starts sorting and organising newspapers ready for paper rounds and sales and some late nights to 10pm shop closing. Must be over 18years old. Please email us in your CV/expression of interest to [email protected]
Thank you 😊

11/09/2023

We have Matthew's jumper in Socketts if you can pick it up

09/09/2023

We have Millie's pink hat handed into Socketts.

02/09/2023

We are looking for a new member of staff to join our existing team on a part-time basis. The hours are variable and will include some early morning 6am starts sorting and organising newspapers ready for paper rounds and sales and some late nights to 10pm shop closing. Must be over 18years old. Please email us in your CV/expression of interest to [email protected]
Thank you 😊