Part Time Garden Centre Assistants - Shop Team - Staplehurst

Join Our Garden Centre Team at Millbrook Garden Centre – Staplehurst!
Are you friendly, proactive, and passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? We’re looking for 2X dedicated Garden Centre Assistant’s to join our busy shop team at Millbrook Garden Centre in Staplehurst.

This is a key customer-facing role that helps ensure our centre runs smoothly and efficiently, contributing to a welcoming and enjoyable experience for every customer.

Your Role Will Include:

• Operating tills and assisting with customer transactions
• Supporting with merchandising and maintaining shop and plant area displays
• Advising customers in-store, in the plant area and over the phone
• Helping customers load purchases into their vehicles
• Always delivering outstanding service

 

Hours and Days

Position Ref: STA1

• Tuesday 8:50 – 5, Wednesday 8:50 – 5, every other Sunday 10 – 4

Position Ref: STA2

• Friday 8:50 – 5, every other Sunday 10 – 4

 

*Please ensure you specify which role and it’s corresponding hours you are applying for on your application.

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has previous experience in a customer-facing retail role (preferably in a garden centre or similar environment)
• Has confident customer service skills with a commitment to excellence
• Possesses an outgoing personality and strong communication skills
• Has a flexible and proactive approach to meet the demands of the role
• Enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

 

What We Offer:

• Sociable working hours and a great work/life balance
• Opportunities for training and development
• Competitive pay
• Staff discount
• Access to a Personal Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform provided

 

Our Culture:

At Millbrook, we believe in inspiring, educating, equipping, and empowering our team to grow smiles—both for our customers and each other. We value teamwork, professionalism, and a proactive mindset.

You’ll thrive here if you are:

• Positive – creating a supportive and enjoyable working environment
• Professional – taking pride in your work and upholding high standards
• Proactive – always looking to improve and contribute
• People-focused – your work directly enhances the customer experience

 

To Apply for this Role:

Please complete : Application Form NOTE: Please specify which hours you are applying for on your application.

• Closing Date: 5pm Sunday 8^th February 2026
• Correspondence: Will be by telephone and email, so please provide both on your application form
• Support: If you need any adjustments to apply or attend an interview, we’re happy to help

Appointment Process:

• Telephone Interviews: ASAP upon receipt of application
• Lost at Sea ZOOM Group Activity: Wednesday 18^th February
• Individual Interviews: Tuesday 24^th and Wednesday 25^th February
• Trial shift: TBC
• Induction Date: Saturday 7th March
• Start Date: Post-induction

Please note: To be successful, you will need to be available for all parts of the process.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early submission is therefore encouraged.