Our Hillier Garden Centre at Weyhill is a well‑established and much‑loved destination for gardening enthusiasts, known for its extensive range of high‑quality plants, outdoor living products, gifts and expert horticultural advice.
As a Garden Centre Assistant focused primarily on our Garden Furniture department, you will play a key role in supporting customers with product selection, providing knowledgeable advice, and helping to drive sales across our outdoor living ranges. This is a customer‑facing role where confidence in selling products, understanding customer needs, and delivering excellent service are essential. You will also support with maintaining displays, ensuring stock is well presented, and creating an inviting shopping experience.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with customers, is comfortable discussing product features and benefits, and thrives in a dynamic retail environment.
To support our busiest trading periods, we are looking for a proactive and flexible individual who is able to take on additional shifts when required.
Offered on a part‑time, fixed‑term contract until 30th August 2026 with guaranteed 22.5 hours per week, ideally worked between 11am and 4.00pm.
We offer:
1. Rate of pay of up to £12.71 per hour
2. Sociable hours (daytime only)
3. Full training
4. Online Learning Hub
5. 31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
6. Free on-site parking
7. Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop.
8. Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal/family matters
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.