An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, friendly and energetic Plant Area Assistant to work as part of an existing team in our busy and vibrant Plant Department.

The ideal candidate will possess previous retail experience in a Garden Centre environment and possess good knowledge of horticulture.

In addition, the ideal candidate will display high attention to detail and have a real passion for providing outstanding customer service.

Duties will include:
• Advising customers with their gardening needs.
• Merchandising & displays
• Stock replenishment
• Customer carry outs (assist in taking products to customer cars if required)
• Watering & maintenance of plants
• General housekeeping

Days of work:

• 4 weekdays and alternate weekends

Hours of work:

• Weekdays and Saturdays: 8:45 – 17:45
• Sundays: 10:00 – 17:00

To apply for the position of Plant Area Assistant, please complete the online application form here 

Location: Polhill Garden Centre

Hours: 12 hours per week

Salary: Up to £8.21 depending upon age

Type: Permanent

About the role:

One of our retail partners, Cotton Traders Ltd is now moving into its 32nd year as a successful business. During this time, they have worked hard to create and uphold a reputation for quality, knowledge and an outstandingly friendly service within the retail market.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and charismatic Retail Sales Assistant to join the team based at Polhill Garden Centre, TN14 7AD on a permanent basis working 12 hours per week with a rate of pay of up to £8.21 per hour depending upon age.

Working within a small and friendly retail team where everyone looks out for each other, teamwork and the ability to build relationships are key to this Sales Assistant role. We are looking for a Retail Sales Assistant who will proactively approach every customer and deliver a true retail customer experience.

About you:

This is a wonderful working environment where the team members support each other to create a highly successful store. Our Retail Sales Assistants are expected to:

· Provide excellent customer service and product knowledge to our customers

· Efficiently replenish stock

· Be able to effectively use the till, including cash handling

· Support the Team Leader and Store Manager with promotions and offers

· Assist in areas of security, delivery and housekeeping

Full Sales Assistant training will be given to the right candidate so if you are passionate about delivering quality and knowledgeable customer service and will be flexible in providing support for the store and this well-loved British Company, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits:

Working in our stores is incredibly rewarding. In addition to our family friendly culture, we offer:

· Up to 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata)

· Generous clothing allowance

· 50% employee discount

· Childcare vouchers

· Health cash-plan

· Employee assistance programme

· Pension scheme

· Long service awards

To apply for the position of Retail Sales Assistant, please click here to take you to the Cotton Traders Career Site.