Company Information and Introduction:
Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2025. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering high quality products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.
Longacres is looking for an enthusiastic person with a positive, can-do attitude to work in the fast paced, high turnover Garden Sundries department. Our Garden Sundries Department is a large department stocking a wide arrange of different products from gardening tools to solar lights. Along with working in the Garden Sundries department, you will also be working in the general store aiding various other departments when needed.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
× Keeping the shop floor area tidy and topped up;
× Working the weekly deliveries, making sure all shop floor products are priced and correctly merchandised;
× Help customers with any enquires they may have in store and over the phone;
× Help with seasonal moves around the store;
× During busy periods helping in other departments may be required.
Key Skills and Competencies:
× Experience working in a fast-paced retail environment
× Excellent organisation and housekeeping skills
× Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise is essential
Benefits
× Free onsite parking
× 15% Staff discount (Increase to 20% after 5 years of service)
× Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
× Holiday entitlement of 29 days, including bank holidays
× Recognition and rewards platform
× Pension plan
Store:Shepperton
Department:Garden Sundries
Contract:Full time
Includes:Monday to Friday with a rota'd day off and alternate weekends
Hours:37.5 Hours per week