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Sales Assistant – Hildreth’s Garden Centre
Prestwood, Buckinghamshire
Do you love variety in your work and enjoy making customers feel welcome and supported? Are you just as happy giving advice, restocking shelves, jumping on the till, or even heading out on local deliveries? If so, we’d love to meet you.
We’re looking for a friendly, dependable Sales Assistant with retail experience to join our team at Hildreth’s Garden Centre, a much-loved local business with a strong community spirit and a reputation for great service.
About Us
Hildreth’s is a family-run garden centre with over 500 years of local heritage, located in the beautiful Chiltern Hills. We sell everything from plants and garden essentials to furniture, gifts, hardware, and fine china. Our popular Limes Tearoom Café offers the perfect spot for visitors to relax, making us a real destination for the local community. At our core, we’re about warm, personal service, and we’re proud of our deep roots in the area.
About the Role
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with the General Manager and our friendly team, taking on a mix of:
Welcoming customers and offering product advice
Restocking and maintaining displays
Processing transactions at the till
Helping with local deliveries in our van (garden furniture, plants, and more)
What We’re Looking For
You must have previous retail experience – ideally in a busy, customer-facing environment. In addition, you’ll need:
Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner
Physically confident with lifting and moving stock
Computer literacy (for tills and basic systems)
Full UK driving licence and over 25 (insurance requirement for driving the company van)
Bonus points if you have a passion for gardening or knowledge of the local area
Manual handling experience would be useful, but training can be provided.
Why Join Us?
At Hildreth’s, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of the family. Many of our team have been with us for years, thanks to our positive, supportive environment.
We offer:
Generous staff discount across all departments
Free on-site parking
Complimentary uniform
A friendly workplace where your contribution is valued every day