Summary

This role is specifically to support in the processing and merchandising of outdoor garden pots and furniture within our plant sales area, this role will involve very heavy lifting.

You will be available to attend shifts when large garden deliveries arrive and will be required to strip down pallets and process these orders with speed and efficiency. We would endeavour to give you as much prior notice to this as possible. you would also be available for adhoc shifts to refresh and restock the plant and garden outdoor spaces from our storage supplies. a knowledge or passion for plants would also be advantageous but not essential.

The Hours: Varied hours per week, average shifts of 4 to 10 hours per week or bi weekly depending on workload. more shifts possible in spring for outdoor stock and set up and during busy summer months . Weekend work may be required. 

The Salary: Â£8.91 per hour

Duration: Fixed Term until end of October 2022 with the possibility of longer if required.

This role is an hourly paid, fixed term role. Wherever possible we aim to offer a consistent working pattern, but we’re looking for flexibility as it may be necessary for us to alter this pattern from time to time to suit the needs of the business. We’d give you as much notice of this as possible.

What it's like to work here

Click here to find out more about the Retail operation here at the National Trust.

What you'll be doing

With your love of working with people and desire to provide an excellent service, you’ll acknowledge, welcome and engage every visitor, offering them help and advice with their purchases. This means you’re always on hand to help and the shop is maintained to a high standard.

Who we're looking for

• Helpful and friendly

• Customer focused with great communication skills

• Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you – and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.