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.
Are you passionate about flowers and creating beautiful arrangements? We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Floristry Assistant to join our team and support the daily running of our busy flower shop. In this hands-on role, you will work alongside and assist our experienced florists with a variety of tasks, gaining valuable skills in a creative and fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail, a love of nature, and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support the practical aspects of floristry, including preparation and arrangement of flowers under the guidance of experienced florists.
- Assist customers in selecting suitable flowers and floral arrangements to meet their individual needs and occasions.
- Deliver outstanding customer service by responding to enquiries, taking orders, and addressing any concerns in a courteous and professional manner.
- Serve customers promptly and efficiently, managing flower-related requests and processing orders from the public both in-store and over the phone.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment within the floristry department through regular housekeeping duties.
- Fulfil customer orders accurately and on time as directed by the Line Manager.
- Replenish and merchandise products on the shop floor as required, ensuring all items are correctly priced, clearly labelled, and attractively displayed.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Basic flower knowledge is essential for this role- Approachable, confident, and flexible
- Able to work in a fast-paced working environment
- Can work independently and part of a team
- Excellent customer service skills
Store: Bagshot
Department: Floristry
Contract: Full time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
