Dean's Garden Centre

Job title: Indoor Sales Assistant This is a temporary position until 30th June 2020 . The position includes working alternate weekends and some Bank Holidays. The working pattern is 7 days per fortnight on a rota basis, although exact hours are still to be confirmed.   Hours of work Monday to Saturday October to February – 9.00am to 5.30pm March to September – 9.00am to 6.00pm   We have a late night opening on a Tuesday, the Garden Centre closes at 8.00pm.Therefore you may be required to work 11.00am – 8.00pm on a Tuesday on a rota basis.   Sunday 10.15am to 4.30pm/4.45pm (depending on time of year)   Personal skills & Requirements As being a sales assistant requires a lot of customer interaction, being helpful and polite is a vital requirement, in addition to this you will need To enjoy working with the public To have good communication skills To be physically fit as the work requires being on your feet for most of the day and requires stock to be lifted To be able to work as part of a team To have a confident manner To be flexible To have a good understanding of the indoor products a Garden Centre sells, plus knowledge of the outdoor products would also be useful To have had retail experience including till work   Main Responsibilities & Duties To give help and advice to customers. To work on the check out and information desk as per the rota. To receive incoming deliveries and to check the items received against the delivery note and to record and report any shortages or discrepancies. To price, merchandise and display new stock and to ensure the sales area is topped up with stock from the storerooms ensuring stock rotation is maintained at all times. To have an understanding of the EPOS system, RF scanners and label printer and to keep up to date with any changes or new introductions with the system. To assist with maintaining the cleanliness and high standards of the Garden Centre, this includes dusting the stock and shelves, sweeping up, vacuuming and general cleaning and tidying up To be aware of Health and Safety matters and security matters and be vigilant at all times To maintain a good knowledge of the products within your normal working area and to maintain a basic knowledge of the products within the Garden Centre. It is essential that good communication is maintained at all times with customers, fellow employees and the management. You may be required to work one day per week on the outdoor sales area.   This list is not exhaustive and as part of your job you may be asked to carry out some duties that are not listed.   Application forms are available on our website: https://www.deansgardencentre.co.uk/about/vacancies/ Completed application forms and CV to be returned to: Mrs H Jones Dean’s Garden Centre Stockton Lane Stockton-on-the-Forest York. YO32 9UE   The closing date for the above position will be Monday 27th January 2020.    

Job title: Indoor Sales Assistant / Houseplant Assistant   This will be a permanent full-time position , which includes working alternate weekends and half of the Bank Holidays that we are open. The working pattern is 10 days per fortnight on a rota basis, with Tuesday being the initial weekly day off (however please note this is subject to change).   The position includes some involvement in our houseplant department and greenhouse with bedding plants, tomato plants etc during the months of March, April, May and June. Therefore, knowledge and interest in both houseplants and bedding plants would be useful.   Hours of work Monday to Saturday October to February – 9.00am to 5.30pm March to September – 9.00am to 6.00pm   We have a late night opening on a Tuesday, the Garden Centre is open until 8.00pm.   Sunday 10.15am to 4.30pm/4.45pm   Personal skills & Requirements As being a sales assistant requires a lot of customer interaction, being helpful and polite is a vital requirement, in addition to this you will need: To enjoy working with the public To have good communication skills To be physically fit as the work requires being on your feet for most of the day and requires stock to be lifted To have a knowledge and interest in houseplants To be able to work as part of a team To have a confident manner To be flexible To have had retail experience including till work To have a good understanding of the indoor products a Garden Centre sells, plus knowledge of the outdoor products would also be useful   Main Responsibilities & Duties To give help and advice to customers. To work on the check out and information desk as per the rota. To work in the Houseplant department which would involve: - Advising customers on plants - Watering and maintaining the plants - Observing for any pests and diseases - Keeping the department clean and tidy - Receiving incoming deliveries of plants, and to check the items received against the delivery note and to record and  - report any shortages or discrepancies. To price, merchandise and display new stock and to ensure the sales area is topped up with stock from the storerooms ensuring stock rotation is maintained at all times. To have an understanding of the EPOS system, RF scanners and label printer and to keep up to date with any changes or new introductions with the system. To assist with maintaining the cleanliness and high standards of the Garden Centre, this includes dusting the stock and shelves, sweeping up, vacuuming and general cleaning and tidying up To be aware of Health and Safety matters and security matters and be vigilant at all times To maintain a good knowledge of the products within your normal working area and to maintain a basic knowledge of the products within the Garden Centre. It is essential that good communication is maintained at all times with customers, fellow employees and the management. You may be required to work one day per week on the outdoor sales area.   This list is not exhaustive and as part of your job you may be asked to carry out some duties that are not listed. Application forms are available on our website: https://www.deansgardencentre.co.uk/about/vacancies/ Completed application forms, CV and covering letter to be returned to:   Mrs H Jones Dean’s Garden Centre Stockton Lane Stockton-on-the-Forest York. YO32 9UE   The closing date for applications is Monday 27th January 2020.

Job Title:  Outdoor Sales Assistant   This will be a permanent full-time position , which includes working alternate weekends and half of the Bank Holidays that we are open. The working pattern is 10 days per fortnight on a rota basis, with Thursday being the usual weekly day off.   Hours of work Monday to Saturday October – February   - 9.00 am to 5.30 pm March to September - 9.00 am to 6.00 pm   We have a late night opening on a Tuesday, and you will be required to work 11.00am – 8.00pm for two Tuesdays out of four.   Sunday 9.00am/10.15 am – 4.45 pm (depending on the time of year)   Personal skills & Requirements As the position involves a high amount of customer interaction, being helpful and polite is a vital requirement, in addition to this, you will need: To have a good knowledge of plants, general horticulture and gardening To enjoy working with the public To have good communication skills To be physically fit, as the work requires being on your feet for most of the day, requires stock to be lifted and moved and plants to be watered To enjoy working outside in all weather To be able to work as part of a team To have a confident manner To be flexible To have knowledge of fish and aquatic products and hard landscaping products would be useful To have a clean driving licence To have a basic understanding of computers   Training will be given   Main Responsibilities & Duties To give help and advice to customers on all outdoor plants e.g. shrubs, trees, conifers, fruit trees, climbing plants, hedging, bedding plants, vegetable plants etc. To water and weed plants and trees as necessary and to observe for and report any signs of pest or diseases to the outdoor manager or supervisor. To receive deliveries, ensuring that the number of cartons / plants received corresponds with the number on the consignment note / delivery note and that the goods are received in good condition. To ensure the delivery log is completed for all deliveries and that the correct Dutch Trolley and shelves are exchanged as appropriate. To check deliveries of stock against the delivery note and to record and report any shortages or discrepancies. To price, merchandise and display new stock, ensuring stock rotation is maintained at all times. To have an understanding of the EPOS system, RF scanners and label printer and to keep up to date with any changes or new introductions the system. To assist with the maintenance and watering of the floral displays and hanging baskets. To assist in other areas of the Garden Centre or at our Nursery if required. To assist with maintaining the cleanliness and high standards of the Garden Centre, this includes general cleaning and tidying To lift heavy / bulky items into customers cars. To assist the main delivery driver with deliveries to customer’s houses if required. To be vigilant at all times, observing for and reporting anything suspicious. To drive company vehicles as required. To be aware of Health and Safety matters and keep up to date with legislation and be prepared to undertake training that may be necessary due to new legislation. To maintain a thorough knowledge of the products within your normal working area and to maintain a basic knowledge of the products within the Garden Centre. You may also be required to work at our Nursery. It is essential that good communication is maintained at all times with customers, fellow employees and the management. Good working relationships within the company ensure the full development of any ideas an employee may wish to discuss.  Positive, constructive and above all practical ideas to improve efficiency or promote business are always welcome.   This list is not exhaustive and as part of your job you may be asked to carry out some duties that are not listed.   The closing date for applications is Monday 27th January 2020 Application forms are available on our website:   https://www.deansgardencentre.co.uk/about/vacancies/ Completed application forms, CV and covering latter to be returned to:   Mrs H Jones Dean’s Garden Centre Stockton Lane Stockton-on-the-Forest York YO32 9UE