To think this sounds too easy?

[Dogearedoldme]

I've seen a job ad for a Monday job. British growers association. They want you to go in a supermarket and collect data on smartphone. Seems to good to be true honestly. What are they not saying? Anyone have experience of this job or working for this group?

Are you free on a Monday?*
Dropped the kids at school and looking for something to do?
No lectures and want to earn money rather than spend it?
Want to get PAID for going IN a supermarket?
Just looking for extra cash?
Look no further, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are currently looking for data collectors specifically in the South East of England.
Key Responsibilities:
Using your smart phone, you will collect data consisting of (but not limited to) category, product, promotions, price, weight/unit, packaging type, country of origin.
Take clear and relevant photographs in store, if requested.
Submit the data and photographs within the time frames required.
Required Attributes:
Must be able to accurately capture, record and input data, which changes week on week.
Must have use of a smart phone.
Valid driver's license, reliable transport and valid vehicle insurance required.
Must be able to work on a Monday (or Tuesday if there is a bank holiday) (may be changed to a Thursday in the future).
Must be reliable and self-motivated.
Preferred Attributes:
The successful candidate will be a self-starter who likes to work independently and enjoys a challenge.
Prior experience in grocery and or retail would be highly desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Flexibility to cover additional stores for holiday/sickness of other data collectors.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand for periods of time whilst collecting data. The stores can be quite cold. There are no fixed hours of work, however you will be required to visit your allocated store(s) every Monday (or Tuesday if it is a Bank Holiday Monday) except the week between Christmas and New Year. This day is subject to change. Depending on the store, approximately three to six hours per week.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 2-6 per week
Salary: £11.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 6 per week
Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Do you have a smartphone?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

It's an odd one but it gives clear responsibilities and terms of employment - or as much as you'd expect from a job ad. British Growers Association is a legitimate organisation (as far as I can see) and there would be a plausible need for them to gather data on what's happening at the retail end of things given their role in the industry.

It's worth exploring if you're interested. There are plenty of jobs that don't take a lot of effort compared to others. The too good to be true ones are usually the ones offering vague opportunity to earn salaries with really high level, opaque descriptions of what the job actually involves.

If you're still in doubt, just make sure you read everything at each stage (including contract) and ask questions where you want clarity.

Good luck!