Christmas & Outdoor Leisure General Assistant at Rake

Position: Christmas & Outdoor Leisure General Assistant 

Location: Rake Garden Centre, part of the Blue Diamond Group 

Hours: 2 x Part-time. 24 hours, alternate weekend working

 

Christmas & Outdoor Leisure General Assistant - situated at Rake Garden Centre

An opportunity has recently arisen at our Rake Garden Centre. 

Do you thrive in a vibrant retail environment and love delivering exceptional customer service? If so, we want YOU to be part of our dynamic team!

Why Join Us?
At Rake Garden Centre, we’re more than just a garden centre — we’re a community of gardening and retail enthusiasts dedicated to excellence, innovation, and providing our customers with an unforgettable shopping experience.

Rake Garden Centre is also part of the Blue Diamond Group, the UK's largest Garden Centre Group in terms of turnover, having grown from a turnover of £187 million in 2019 to a turnover of over £400 million in 2025.

With 52 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, we are constantly evolving and expanding, and we want YOU to grow with us!

Our target demographic are AB1 customers, and we attract this caliber of customers by offering inspirational retailing with a point of difference: style, emotion, and innovation for the home and garden, whilst providing exceptional customer service.

Our Managing Director, Alan Roper, has headed up the Group since 1999, and we pride ourselves on our exceptional staff retention and in empowering our staff to reach their full potential and enjoy a rewarding career.

The Role

As a Christmas & Outdoor Leisure General Assistant, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Maintaining and ensuring the Christmas & Outdoor Leisure Department is immaculately presented at all times, and stock is replenished as required
• General shop floor maintenance and housekeeping
• Assisting customers with advice and carry to the car
• Using the EPOS system
• Merchandising stock and any other duties required by the Department Manager
• Follow guidelines on action points following reports and floor-walks
• Print and put out POS material in the relevant area 

The Ideal Candidate 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Excellent communication and customer service skills 
• The ability to work on your own initiative, individually and as part of a team 
• Be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Attention to detail 
• Have a degree of flexibility 

What We Offer

· Competitive salary

· Generous staff discount

· Training and development opportunities

· A friendly, supportive working environment where your skills and knowledge are valued

 

Please visit bluediamond.gg to find out more about us.