Farm Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The ideal candidate needs
- Consistently act in line with Our Values and behaviours
- Take responsibility for your own H&S and site fire safety at all times
- Deliver the Company retail standards consistently
- To be well presented, outgoing and friendly
- To have a passion for working in a busy environment
- To have a good attitude to cover a range of tasks
- To be able to communicate with a variety of customers
- Previous experience of working in a similar role is beneficial but not essential
The Responsibilities
- Assisting in the smooth running of the department as instructed with diligence, discipline and trust.
- Ensuring all measures are put in place and followed to minimise theft as instructed.
- Delivering results as instructed.
- Identifying and reporting all issues relating to stock or the team quickly and efficiently.
- Dealing with all colleagues & customers in a knowledgeable, respectful and attentive fashion. Supporting other areas of the business when required.
- Identifying opportunities to improve sales with good value, high quality, consistent and unique products.
- Identifying and reporting maintenance issues in your department.
- Identify and report Health & Safety issues.
- Looking after Company Property including, but not limited to, machinery, equipment, retail stock and non-retail items for colleague use
- Empowering and developing yourself to your full potential with initiative and training
- Keeping the Manager, Assistant and Supervisors informed of all relevant issues.
Benefits
- Staff discount throughout the store; including restaurant and Farmshop
- Work life balance
- Company Pension when applicable
- Free parking on site
- One day off for your birthday after 2 years service
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £10.00 per hour
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 Farm Shop Assistant roles across Chessington Garden Centre'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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