Yorkshire Garden Centres

Retail Assistant

Yorkshire Garden Centres  β€’  Β£22k - Β£25k/yr  β€’  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  β€’  24 days ago
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Job Description

Do you enjoy interacting with customers? Do you love helping others and working as a team? Then we are looking for you!

The purpose of this role is to provide GREAT service to all our customers, primarily from our tills area, ensuring every customer receives a friendly, efficient, and positive experience. Whilst this role is mainly till-focused, you will also support other departments and areas of the business as required, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the centre.

This role is working an average of 36.75 hours per week, on the following shift pattern:

Week 1: Monday (9:00-17:00), Tuesday (11:30-19:30), Wednesday & Thursday (9:00-17:00)

Week 2: Monday (9:00-17:00), Tuesday (11:30-19:30), Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday (9:00-17:00), Sunday (10:00-16:30)

If you think you are the right person for the role, then apply now. We'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

As a Retail Assistant, you will:

  • Deliver a warm welcome and provide excellent customer service at all times
  • Operate tills accurately and efficiently, processing customer transactions and payments
  • Handle customer enquiries, returns, exchanges, and gift card transactions professionally
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming till and customer service area
  • Ensure queues are managed effectively and customers are served promptly
  • Support customers with product information and direct them to the appropriate department when needed
  • Assist with stock replenishment, merchandising, and general shop floor duties during quieter periods
  • Support deliveries, stock movements, and other operational tasks as required
  • Work flexibly across departments to support the wider team and business needs
  • Follow health & safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for all
  • Handle customer queries or concerns professionally, escalating where appropriate
  • Assist with stock control and stock counts when required

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:

The ideal Retail Assistant is someone who:

  • Ideally has previous customer service or cash handling experience, although this is not essential
  • Enjoys working with people and delivering excellent customer service
  • Can remain friendly, positive, and professional in a fast-paced environment
  • Has good attention to detail and can work accurately when handling transactions
  • Is willing to develop and learn new skills
  • Is a strong team player who is happy to support different areas of the business when needed
  • Previous knowledge of retail sales principles and practices is desirable but not essential
  • Is flexible to work additional shifts and weekends if required

Why Join Our GREAT Team?

🌿 A GREAT Place to Work Friendly, fun, and down-to-earth – we cultivate a positive team spirit every day.

⏰ Work-Life Balance All roles operate within daytime hours - so your evenings stay yours.

πŸ›οΈ Up to 33% Staff Discount Treat yourself to garden and home favourites (*varies by department/concession).

πŸš— Free On-Site Parking Arrive stress-free with plenty of parking.

πŸ† GREAT Values & Recognition We live our values and celebrate yours with monthly awards and shout-outs.

πŸŽ‰ Monthly Team Engagement Events From information sharing to free food – we love bringing the team together.

🌴 Enhanced Holiday Allowance More time off that grows with your length of service.

🌱 Grow Your Career We support your development with company-sponsored training.

πŸ’š Well-being Support to Help You Thrive Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, funeral concierge, and mental health support – we’re here when you need us.

πŸ’· Pension Contributions Helping you plant the seeds for a secure future.

πŸͺ΄ Supporting Causes That Matter to Our Team Through our Kindness Pot, we donate to charities and local causes close to our team’s hearts – planting seeds of kindness in the community.

Yorkshire Garden Centres

About Yorkshire Garden Centres

Set in 17 acres of beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Tong Garden Centre welcomes you to enjoy shopping for your garden and home here in the heart of Yorkshire!

As one of the biggest independently-owned garden centres in Yorkshire, you can enjoy spending time with us, browsing the extensive outdoor plant department, an enviable range of gift and home accessories as well as garden furniture, all you need to keep your garden looking great all year round and leading brands including Mountain Warehouse and BonmarchΓ©.

And a trip to Tong would not be complete without calling into either our relaxed new look Restaurant for a perfectly hand-crafted coffee, delicious cooked breakfast, daily special or tasty treat.

Families are always welcome to visit Grass Hoppers to have fun in our outdoor adventure playground.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bradford, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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