Retail Assistant

7 days ago


Dorset, United Kingdom Haskins Part time




Retail Assistant (Seasonal & Sundries) – Part Time



Working 23 hours per week over 3 days including alternate weekends

Pay rate up to £11.44 per hour

Haskins Garden Centres



Haskins is a family owned, award winning business with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant.

We constantly strive to improve the service and experience we offer our customers, that’s why the recruitment of our people is so important to us. If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have a sense of humour and an eagerness to learn, we want you to join our friendly, happy team.



The role of Retail Assistant



Our Retail Assistants welcome customers to the centre and help with questions or queries across a wide variety of Indoor product ranges. They “Go the extra mile” to drive sales and achieve department goals whilst maintaining product condition, presentation, and stock levels within inventory control procedures. Involving some heavy lifting this role can be physically demanding.

Key Responsibilities include:



Process POS (Point of Sale)
Pricing stock
Sales ordering and till operation
Replenishing stock
Display and merchandising
General housekeeping duties

About You



This role is well suited to a self-motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent customer service skills and a desire to learn. Based in the Indoor Sundries Department you will offer excellent service and provide information on the wide range of Garden Care, Pet Accessories and Wildlife products. Previous retail experience is desirable.

In return we provide

Generous Haskins Discount scheme.
Retail discounts, save money on day-to-day spending, days out, and gifts.
Cycle Scheme, helping spread the cost of a bike and saving on tax.
Health Cash Plan, for a small monthly contribution access a 24-hour online GP service recover costs for dental and optical appointments and more.
Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day
Wellbeing support with Mental Health First Aiders and external Assistance Program providing free counselling and advice for you and your family.
Company pension scheme for eligible employees
Free on-site parking
Up to 38 days of Holiday (pro-rata)
Uniform provided



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