Company Information and Introduction:
Do you enjoy helping customers and have a passion for toys, games and gifts? Our Toys Department is looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual to join the team.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy retail environment and takes pride in creating attractive displays and delivering excellent customer service. If you have a positive attitude, enjoy engaging with customers of all ages, and don't mind getting hands-on with deliveries and merchandising, you could be our next Toys Assistant.
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.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- 15% Staff discount (Increase to 20% after 5 years of service)
- Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
- Pension plan
- Holiday entitlement in line with your contract
Store: Bagshot
Department: Toys
Contract: Part time
Hours: 22.5 hours per a week
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Replenishing, merchandising and maintaining stock to ensure the department is well presented at all times.
- Checking, receiving and unpacking deliveries efficiently and safely.
- Providing excellent customer service by assisting customers with product enquiries.
- General housekeeping of the department and ensuring our retail standards are met.
- Ensuring that all the products are correctly priced, clearly marked and displayed safely.
- Opportunities to assist and learn in other areas of the business
- Assisting with seasonal department changes and promotional displays.
- Supporting colleagues and assisting in other areas of the business when required.
Key Skills and Competencies:
You are enthusiastic and approachable- You are willing to develop and learn
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to work both individually and part of a team
- Previous experience within retail
- A positive can-do attitude.
