Job Description

Chenies Garden Centre, Rickmansworth

Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Assistant

30-40 hours per week based on the candidates availability, to include alternate weekend working.

At Chenies we like to think of ourselves as more than just a Garden Centre. Not only do we offer our customers a treasure-trove of exciting products for garden and home but expert advice is also always at hand.

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional retail experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional, and friendly with a genuine interest in seasonal products with a great eye for detail.

Our customers are our main priority, so therefore you will be passionate about customer service, polite and outgoing, and someone who would always put our customers first.

As an Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with a list of seasonal product groups and suppliers in conjunction with our Department Manager seamlessly changing the department and its offering throughout the year.

General duties

Create visual and inspirational displays to help sell our products Assist our customers with product advice and aftersales service Use our EPOS system to process customer orders and schedule deliveries Merchandising stock and departmental housekeeping Follow guidelines on action points following reports and floor-walks Print and put out POS material in the relevant areas Be able to identify slow-moving stock and take action in agreement with the Department Manager Communicate any customer issues or concerns to the Department Manager for resolution Uphold the retail standards and caretake the department in the absence of the Department Manager

Why Join Us?

Blue Diamond is the leading name in Garden Centre retail, celebrated for our commitment to quality, style, and exceptional customer experience. We believe in nurturing talent, providing growth opportunities, and celebrating our team's successes.

Chenies is part of the Blue Diamond Group, the UK's largest Garden Centre Group in terms of turnover, having grown from a turnover of 187 million in 2019 to a turnover of over 400 million in 2025.

With 52 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, we are constantly evolving and expanding, and we want YOU to grow with us!

What We Offer

Competitive salary Generous staff discount Training and development opportunities A dynamic and supportive work environment where your skills and knowledge are valued

If you like the sound of joining a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business, which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person