We're looking for a Seasonal Retail Assistant to join our team at Otley Garden Centre on a
fixed-term contract until December 2026.
This is not just a stock-filling role. We're looking for someone with previous retail experience who understands how to engage customers, maintain high standards and create attractive, inspiring displays that encourage sales.
As part of our retail team, you'll help customers find the perfect products, keep our shop floor looking its best, replenish stock and support with merchandising across the centre as we prepare for the Christmas season.
This role averages 19.25 hours per week and includes alternate weekend working. Specific shift patterns are:
Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-4
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10-4
✅ Previous retail experience in a customer-facing environment
✅ Strong customer service skills and confidence speaking with customers
✅ Experience replenishing stock and maintaining high retail standards
✅ A good eye for detail and visual presentation
✅ Merchandising or visual merchandising experience would be highly advantageous
✅ A flexible, positive attitude and willingness to support across different departments
Christmas is one of our busiest and most enjoyable seasons, and you'll play a key role in creating a fantastic experience for our customers. If you enjoy retail, love working with people and have a flair for merchandising, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us make Christmas magical at Otley Garden Centre.
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 Bonmarché.
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.
