Our Hillier Garden Centre at Newbury is a well-established and popular destination, offering a wide range of gifts, luxury food, and outdoor living products alongside expert advice and friendly service.
We’re seeking a Senior Assistant to join our Food Hall team, providing day-to-day support to the Food Hall & Shop Manager. In this role, you’ll help ensure smooth operations across the department, with added responsibility for stock ordering, food safety compliance, and supporting the delivery of seasonal promotions and displays.
This is a customer-facing, hands-on position ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, a proactive approach, and a genuine interest in food retail. Flexibility is key, especially during peak trading periods when teamwork and responsiveness are essential.
This is a full time, permanent role of 37.5 per week, avereaged over a two week shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays.
We offer:
1. Rate of pay of up to £13.21 per hour
2. Sociable hours (daytime only)
3. Full training
4. Online Learning Hub
5. Employee discount of 20%
6. Discount of 50% on restaurant menu whilst on shift
7. 31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
8. Free on-site parking
9. Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal/family matters
10. Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
11. Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop
12. Free entry to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally
You will be joining a renowned and established family business of over 150 years, working in a fun and friendly environment with an amazing bunch of people. We also place great value on all our team members and how they contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our Company.
Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have right to work status.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.