Toys General Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Longacres Garden Centre is family-run and the business has grown to include five stores in the South East of England. From a few employees in 1979 to over 600 employees in 2022, Longacres is a growing company with opportunities for staff to develop and learn. Our diverse team is friendly, supportive, and inclusive. We value our loyal customers, high quality products and ability to offer competitive prices.
Longacres Garden Centre are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our fun and friendly Toys team, if you enjoy engaging with the public and showcasing new products then this could be the position for you, our toys department is a fun and interactive role stocking a wide arrange of toys from Books and Board games to Lego sets.
Responsibilities would include: -
- Replenishment and merchandising of stock, checking, and unpacking deliveries.
- Excellent customer service skills, being on hand to help customers and deal with any enquiries
· General housekeeping of the department and ensuring our retail standards are met.
· Ensuring that all the products are correctly priced, clearly marked and displayed safely.
· Opportunities to assist and learn in other areas of the business
Nice to have:
· You are enthusiastic and approachable
· You are willing to develop and learn
· Good customer service skills
· Previous experience within retail
Benefits
· Free onsite parking
· 15% Staff discount
· Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
· Pension plan
Store: Bagshot
Department: Toys
Contract: Full time
Includes: Alternate weekend working
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £7.88-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Retail sales: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Toys General Assistant roles across Longacres Garden Centres's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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