Retail Assistant (Outdoor Plants Department) – Weekend Only
We are recruiting a Retail Assistant in our Outdoor Plants department on a Part-Time, Temporary basis, working 16 hours every other weekend.
This is a fixed term,4-month position. Working hours are 8:30am – 5:30pm pm to include a 60-minute break. Pay Rate up to £11.44 per hour.
The role of Retail Assistant
Our Retail Assistants welcome customers to the centre and help with questions or queries across a wide variety of Indoor and Outdoor product ranges. They “Go the extra mile” to drive sales and achieve department goals whilst maintaining product condition, presentation, and stock levels within inventory control procedures. Involving some heavy lifting this role can be physically demanding.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Process POS (Point of Sale)
- Pricing stock
- Sales ordering and till operation
- Replenishing stock
- Display and merchandising
- General housekeeping duties
- Lifting compost
About You
This role is well suited to a self-motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent customer service skills and a desire to learn. Based in the Plant Department you will offer excellent service and provide information on the wide range of products. Previous retail experience is desirable.
Our employee benefits package includes:
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free and confidential counselling and advice to all employees and their immediate family.
- Contributory pension scheme for eligible employees
- Generous Staff Discount Scheme after completion of probationary period
- Free on-site parking
- Staff Uniform provided
Haskins Garden Centres
Haskins is a family owned, award winning business with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant.
We constantly strive to improve the service and experience we offer our customers, that’s why the recruitment of our people is so important to us. If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have an eagerness to learn, and want to be part of a leading business, we want you to join our team.