General Assistant

Priory Farm Estate

General Assistant

Salary Not Specified

Priory Farm Estate, Stock, North Somerset

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 14 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 46dc61ece5ff43c79aa7c7f04964515e

Full Job Description

We're on the lookout for a General Assistant to join the team in our newly refurbished Garden Centre.

Working mainly in the outdoor plant area, this role will suit someone who is naturally helpful, attentive and able to adapt to the changeable demands of the business.

This is a physically demanding role involving standing for long periods and regular lifting - please consider this before applying.

Hours of Work

Hours will be available on an ad-hoc basis Monday-Sunday between the hours of 9am-5.30pm

Weekend work will be required

All shifts include a 30-minute unpaid break for lunch,

  • All sorts to keep you busy - serving on the tills, watering plants, helping customers transport their purchased items to their cars, organising trolleys etc.

    Nestled within the beautiful Surrey Hills and yet only 35 minutes from London Bridge by train, Priory Farm Estate, a family-run business founded by the Shinners in 1957, established itself originally as a working farm and Major supplier to the food industry.


  • Today, over 65 years later, we have created a bustling rural hub consisting of our award-winning farm shop, gift barn, family adventure trail, seasonal pumpkin picking, event venue, and newly renovated extension and state-of-the-art Butchery, Garden Centre and Café. The site welcomes some one million customers each year who appreciate the excellent service and quality we guarantee.

    · Competitive rates of pay

    · 29 days annual leave including bank holidays (to be taken during seasonal low periods).

    · Chance to train, develop, and progress

    · Staff uniform provided

    · Staff room with free tea/coffee-making facilities

    · 25% Staff discount card

    · 50% Staff discount on food from the Garden Room Café

    · Free Discovery Land entry for you and your family

    · Free on-site parking

    · Employee Assistance Programme

    · Nest pension (eligibility criteria to be met),
  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking


  • Schedule:
  • Day shift