Shop Assistant & Visual Merchandiser – Part Time
* Carpenter's Nursery & Farm Shop, St Albans
* Part-time, minimum 20 hours per week (including some weekends)
About us
Carpenter's Nursery & Farm Shop has been owned and run by the Carpenter family for over 100 years. We grow a wide range of seasonal vegetables on site, work with fantastic local suppliers, and stock artisan food & drink, gifts, and gardening essentials.
We're now looking for a creative and enthusiastic Shop Assistant with visual merchandising experience to join our friendly team.
Key responsibilities
* Create and refresh seasonal, eye-catching displays across food, gifts and gardening.
* Deliver outstanding customer service, sharing knowledge and passion for produce.
* Operate tills and process customer purchases accurately.
* Order and administer products using our EPOS retail system.
* Maintain high standards of merchandising, stock rotation and housekeeping.
* Support with stock replenishment, stock taking, lifting and moving stock.
What we're looking for
* Experience in a Garden Centre, Farm Shop, Deli or similar retail environment.
* A creative eye and flair for visual merchandising.
* A genuine passion for seasonality, local produce, food, gifts and gardening.
* Friendly, flexible and professional with excellent customer service skills.
* Confident using tills and computers.
* A team player who can also work independently.
What we offer
* A friendly and supportive working environment.
* The chance to be part of a family-run business with strong community values.
* Varied work, from visual merchandising and displays to customer service and stock management.
Hours: Part-time, minimum 20 hours per week, including some weekend shifts.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/09/2025
Expected start date: 01/10/2025