Garden Centre Outdoor Shop Sales Assistant at Coolings… · Sevenoaks…

We are looking for a proactive Sales Assistant to join our Outdoor Shop team.
This role suits someone physically fit, with great people skills, a hands-on approach, and the energy to thrive in a busy, outdoor-focused environment while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the outdoor shop area, including compost, aggregates, and fencing displays
• Ensure adequate stock of packing materials, trolleys, and baskets
• Price up and display new stock accurately and attractively
• Assist customers with purchases, including packing and carrying items to vehicles
• Keep the department clean, tidy, and safe at all times
• Restock products promptly and ensure displays remain well-presented
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet customer needs
• Operate safely when handling heavy goods and equipment

Key Skills

• Must be physically fit and capable of frequent heavy lifting
• Strong communication skills with a friendly, approachable manner
• Positive, energetic attitude towards work and customers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work on Bank Holidays when required
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to excellent service
• Forklift licence or previous forklift operating experience is desirable but not essential
• Basic organisational and time management skills

Own transport arrangements are essential as public transport is not reliable to Coolings.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable with a role that involves regular physical activity such as heavy lifting, carrying, bending, and standing for extended periods?
• Are you able to commute to Knockholt (TN14 7NN) with your own transport arragements? Public transport is NOT reliable.

Work Location: In person