Garden Centre Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Job Title: Garden Centre Assistant

Location: Secret Gardening Centre at Yorkshire Lavender

Job Type: Part-time

We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented individual to join our garden centre team as a Garden Centre Assistant. This role is responsible for providing excellent customer service and support, picking and packing online orders, and managing payments in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet customers and provide assistance with their shopping needs
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner
• Pick and pack online orders accurately and efficiently
• Handle customer payments using a cash register and/or electronic payment systems
• Keep the sales floor and back-end areas organized and tidy
• Assist with stock control and replenishment as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to handle cash and basic math skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy items
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Basic computer skills and experience with electronic payment systems is a plus

We offer a friendly work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth within the company. If you are passionate about gardening and customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16-24 per week

Salary: £11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• YORK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location