Job Description

Company Information and Introduction:

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 2025. 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.



We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team here at Longacres to work in the Farm Shop, along with working in our Tills department when required. You will be responsible for replenishing stock and helping customers with any queries they may have while shopping with us! Being approachable is a must and previous experience in food related retail is a bonus, but not a strict requirement for this position.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Replenishment and merchandising of stock, checking, and unpacking deliveries. Excellent customer service skills, being on hand to help customers and deal with any 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. Checking all products are well within date. General operation of the tills You must be enthusiastic, smartly presented, and willing to work as part of a friendly team.

Key Skills and Competencies:

You are enthusiastic and approachable You are willing to develop and learn Good customer service skills Previous experience in food related retail Food safety qualification

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

Store:

Shepperton

Department:

Farm Shop

Contract:

Part time

Hours:

15 hours per week

Includes:

Weekend working