Pet Department Assistant Chelmsford, England
Job description
Longacres Garden Centre is family-run and the business has grown to include five stores in the South East of England. From a few employees in 1979 to over 600 employees in 2023, Longacres is a growing company with opportunities for staff to develop and learn. Our diverse team is friendly, supportive and inclusive. We value our loyal customers, high quality products and ability to offer competitive prices.
We are currently looking for a full time General Assistant to help maintain and keep our new Pet department fully stocked and looking its best.
Responsibilities would include: -
- Help customers with their enquiries and ensuring a high standard of customer service is delivered;
- Merchandise products on the shop floor, inspiring and safe shopping experience ensuring that all the products are correctly priced, clearly marked and displayed safely;
- General Housekeeping of the department;
- Assisting in other parts of the business as required.
Nice to have:
- Positive can-do attitude
- Able to work as part of a team and also on your own initiative
- Excellent customer service skills
- You are willing to develop and learn
- Pet retail knowledge and experience
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- 15% Staff discount
- Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
- Pension plan
- Holiday entitlement of 29 days, including bank holidays
- Store: Chelmsford
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Department: Pets and wild bird
Contract: Full Time
Includes Weekends: Alternate weekends with a rota’d day off each week.
Hours: 40 hrs per week
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
