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Li Jean-Luc Harris
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November 18, 2018

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Working as a StockTaker For Retail & Asset Solutions RAS (Formerly Known As OCS) | Life Stories 006

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Disclaimer although back when I worked as a StockTaker it was for the asset solutions department of OCS, OCS split into the company Retail Asset Solutions. I’ve not worked directly with Retail Asset Solutions but I know sources from inside the company that still do. and they confirm that this data is still correct and may help others applying for this role in future ( click here for Further Information on the OCS to RAS Split;) Acurate on the date of publication

I’ve just received my training course for Merchandising At OCS Retail Solutions

I’ve been applying for a lot of jobs lately, and I was excited to find out OCS had contacted me about an opportunity with their company. I used to work at OCS As A Stock taker it was when I just turned 18 and it was one of my first jobs. Now I’m looking to take another g (2017), With the company. But this time with a unique role as a Merchandiser. They have offered me my training, which I’m doing now. And later I will get offered work…. its only a zero contract hour job but it will help my current Financial difficulties and who knows? Maybe I’ll find a lifetime career with them this time :) I’m still keeping my eyes out for Employment opportunities that are full time.

3 Months Working Part Time For OCS

Working for OCS again has been a wonderful way to get myself back on my feet. And out of debt! I’ve finally had the time and resources needed to expand on video ideas. And create 9 new android apps (previews coming soon), release a new theme with more in store, as well as learning how to drive within 2-3 months. It’s amazing what you can accomplish when your mind is freed up from financial worries!

Final Verdict Being A Stocktaker For OCS Retail Asset Solutions / Retail Asset Solutions

Retail Asset Solutions has a huge range of clients from Tescos, And B&Q being there biggest clients and the main ones I wish to talk about.

So what is it like to work for Retail Asset Solutions? Well the average month of a stock taker in the South East Region of RAS are looking to get between 15 to 20 shifts per month in peak seasons and would be lucky to get 5 shifts around Christmas. in most cases you will be collected by a local RAS Driver and driven to whatever store your counting. now you would think that they would match people in the south-east region but no, they don’t its a common case to find yourself on a 5-hour drive to Southend or Dorset. which adds 10 hours of unpaid travelling for the counters.  your bus team 75% of the time are great company everyone suffers and knows the drill… we do our best to joke around and motivate each other.


So whats a shift like with Retail Asset Solutions?

It depends. management is where it’s a letdown and the inconsistency of shifts. for example one day I could start a shift at 4 am finish at 12 pm and be on another shift that same day for 8 pm. and this was a common occurrence. breaks were under the discretion of the team leader and shifts could go over 12 hours on a frequent base.

Whats Progression Like  For Retail Asset Solutions?

Very small chance of progression. I had seen counters of over 15 years experience never being given an opportunity as they were too good of a counter… also if you don’t drive or can’t attend shifts on your own forget about it…

is Ocs A Job Or a career (Find out the difference Click Jobs Vs Career)

if you want to make a career out of OCS don’t be a good counter get a drivers licence and friendly with the managers but for most people who get stuck as a stocktaker sadly stay there.

Wan’t to find out more about my expireance at OCS? – i’ve just received my training course for Merchandising At OCS Retail Solutions and 3 Months Working Part Time For OCS

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Li Jean-Luc Harris

Hi, My Name is Li Jean-Luc Harris and I am the founder of Looked After Child. I'm a care experienced person, who shares my real life stories about Mental Health, Being in foster care, addiction and homelessness growing up. and sharing everything I've overcome since then. I currently work as a support worker for Semi-Independence "Leaving Care" Placements as well as studying Residential Childcare Level 4. I'm also available as a motivational speaker and have already spoken at events for care professionals and mental health professionals promoting better care and mental health to young adults. View my Life Story Or To Read My personal Website

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