We’re Hiring a Retail Assistant for our Indoor Retail Team!

Do you love retail and have a passion for delivering outstanding customer service? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We have three new exciting roles, offering the below shift patterns - 

• Retail Assistant Role 1- average of 16 hours, you'll be flexible to work in the weekday (shifts vary from 11am - 8pm) and every Saturday 2pm - 7pm.  
• Retail Assistant Role 2- average of 16 hours, Monday, Tuesday (shifts vary from 8am - 8pm) and every Sunday.  
• Retail Assistant Role 3- average of 20 hours, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (shifts vary from 8am - 8pm) and every Saturday 2pm - 7pm. 
• Retail Assistant Role 4- average of 16 across Monday and Saturday (shifts vary from 8am - 8pm).

⚠ Please note:  These are live roles so are subject to change as we go through the recruitment processes.  Sorry we do not have evening or weekend-only roles available.

What is the Retail Assistant role? 

We’re looking for enthusiastic Retail Assistants to join our team and help create exceptional shopping experiences for our customers across our Indoor Retail.  In this hands-on role, you’ll be involved in:

• Assisting customers with their purchases. 
• Operating tills and handling transactions.  
• Restocking and maintaining displays.
• Supporting with deliveries and stock management.

What We’re Looking For in our Retail Assistant - 

✅ Thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.
✅ Has a friendly, approachable personality and a passion for great customer service.
✅ Brings previous retail experience with direct customer interaction.   

Benefits -

Here are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
🌟 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days with service
🛍 Colleague discount from day one, plus exclusive Family & Friends discount days
🎂 Birthday leave – because your special day deserves a celebration!
🏆 Long service awards & colleague recognition schemes
🚗 Free onsite parking
🥗 Access to our onsite colleague facilities
💪 Discounted gym membership
🚴‍♂️ Cycle to work scheme
📚 Training & development opportunities

… and much more!

About Bents

Since 1937, Bents has been a leader in garden and home retail, growing into a destination known for quality, experience, and innovation. Our award-winning store is more than just shopping – it’s a place where customers can enjoy unique experiences, from browsing premium products to dining in our 1,000-seat restaurants.

At Bents, you’ll feel valued from day one and become part of a business that truly cares.

💡 Ready to join the team? Apply today!