Seasonal Assistant

HR Duo; Addlestone; Sur place; GBP 13 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Benefits & Rewards System

Résumé du poste

Longacres Garden Centre is seeking a proactive Christmas team member to keep shopfloors stocked and assist customers in finding the perfect decorations. The role focuses on maintaining attractive Christmas displays and supporting colleagues in a fast-paced retail environment.

The position runs on a full-time temporary basis (November to January), with a 37.5 hour week and a rotational schedule across weekdays and alternate weekends. Training and safety guidelines are provided.

Responsabilités

• Having attention to detail to ensure exceptional Christmas displays are maintained to a high standard
• Unpacking and pricing of Christmas merchandise
• Organising stock in preparation for shop floor replenishment
• Restocking Christmas displays on the shop floor
• Delivering excellent customer service when assisting with customer enquiries in store and over the phone
• You will look smart and presentable and have excellent verbal and written communication

Description du poste

Company Information and Introduction

Have you always wanted to be part of the Christmas magic here at Longacres? Well then, we have the perfect position for you, we are currently on the look out for creative and enthusiastic candidates to come and join our magical Christmas team, your role will be to ensure our shopfloor is full stocked at all times, to help and assist our customers in their search for their perfect Christmas decorations and everything in-between.

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 2026. 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.

• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits & Rewards System

Contract: Full‑time -Temporary Christmas Contract (November to January)

Includes: Monday to Friday and alternate weekends with a rota'd day off in the week.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Having attention to detail to ensure exceptional Christmas displays are maintained to a high standard
• Unpacking and pricing of Christmas merchandise
• Organising stock in preparation for shop floor replenishment
• Restocking Christmas displays on the shop floor
• Delivering excellent customer service when assisting with customer enquiries in store and over the phone
• You will look smart and presentable and have excellent verbal and written communication

Key Skills and Competencies

• An enthusiastic approach to working in a fast‑paced environment
• A willingness to develop and learn
• Excellent organisation and housekeeping skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Additional Information

Number of positions: 1

Contact: Recruitment Team

Phone: [phone]

You have the right to lodge a complaint with us via Longacres as well as the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not complied with the requirements of the UK GDPR or Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to your personal data. If you have any concerns about the way your personal data has been processed, please let us know in the first instance. We will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days, investigate any issues you have raised while keeping you informed of progress, and advise you of the outcome without undue delay.