Temporary Gifts Assistant - Part time evenings/weekends

Whitehall Garden Centre Ltd; Lacock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued holiday entitlement

Free on-site parking

Friendly family-run environment

Job summary

Whitehall Garden Centre Ltd in Lacock is seeking a part-time Gifts Assistant for the seasonal period, with evening and weekend shifts. This role supports the Gifts Department, helping customers, stocking shelves and maintaining high merchandising standards.

The position is temporary until 31 December 2026, offering a friendly, supportive team in a busy retail environment where customer service and reliability are valued.

Qualifications

• Customer-service oriented and reliable.
• Good communication and a positive attitude.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a busy retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and offering friendly, helpful assistance.
• Responding to customer queries courteously and efficiently.
• Assisting customers in locating products throughout the garden centre.
• Replenishing stock and ensuring items are correctly priced.
• Maintaining merchandising standards and housekeeping.
• Following Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Gifts Assistant – Seasonal (Part Time, Temporary)

Whitehall Garden Centre, Lacock

Job Type: Part-time, temporary until 31 December 2026,.Location: Lacock, WiltshireWorking Pattern: Evening and weekend shifts

An exciting seasonal opportunity has arisen at our Lacock branch to join our friendly and inspirational team as a Part-Time Gifts Assistant.

At Whitehall Garden Centre, we pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and creating an enjoyable shopping experience. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individuals who enjoy working with people and can thrive in a busy retail environment.

This role would suit someone looking for part-time work during evenings and weekends, helping our Gifts Department maintain its high standards during the busy seasonal period.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and offering friendly, helpful assistance
• Responding to customer queries courteously and efficiently
• Identifying customer needs and providing appropriate advice
• Assisting customers in locating products throughout the garden centre
• Replenishing stock, putting out deliveries and ensuring products are correctly priced
• Maintaining high standards of merchandising, presentation and housekeeping in line with company guidelines
• Ensuring goods are packed professionally and carefully to prevent damage
• Keeping trolleys and baskets available for customers
• Following Whitehall’s Health and Safety guidelines
• Working cooperatively with colleagues and managers to ensure the smooth running of the department
• Helping to create a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience for every customer

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a friendly and approachable manner with a passion for customer service
• Has good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Is reliable, hardworking and willing to learn
• Has good attention to detail and takes pride in their work
• Can work effectively as part of a team in a busy environment
• Is flexible and available to work evenings and weekends
• Previous retail experience would be an advantage, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a friendly, family-run and award-winning garden centre
• Accrued holiday entitlement
• Free on-site parking

If you enjoy helping customers, take pride in keeping a department looking its best and are looking for part-time work during the busy seasonal period, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from candidates of all ages who meet the requirements of the role.

Please note: Only applicants successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Contract: Temporary, part-time, until 31 December 2026,

Work Location: In person, Whitehall Garden Centre, Lacock.