Goods In Assistant - Part Time - Forest Lodge

Req #483
Forest Lodge Garden Centre, Forest Lodge Garden Centre, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 19:00

Goods In Assistant/Driver


We are recruiting a Goods In Assistant working part time, 22.5 hours per week.


Salary £12.71 per hour.


Haskins Garden Centres

Haskins is a family owned, award winning business with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant.

We constantly strive to improve the service and experience we offer our customers, that’s why the recruitment of our people is so important to us. If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have an eagerness to learn, and want to be part of a leading business, we want you to join our team.


The role of Goods-In Assistant
You will be working in a warehouse environment contributing to consistent and efficient warehouse operations. You will assist with the daily operations of the Goods-In team to ensure effective and efficient movement of stock through our garden centre. You will be required to deliver accurate administration to maximise profit and minimise losses, using your natural passion for accuracy and attention to detail. In this role you will be driving our company van to complete home deliveries to our customers.

This role is at the heart of everything we do and you’ll be collaborating with the Operations Team and wider Garden Centre daily to support the smooth running of our centre to ensure we are delivering excellent customer service.

A Full UK Driving License is required for this role and you will need to be 25 years old or above due to vehicle insurance policy requirements.

Skills required for the role:

  • Previous Goods-In and/or Warehouse related experience
  • Excellent communication and networking skills at all levels
  • Methodical approach to work with a high attention to detail
  • Administration experience with excellent up to date knowledge of IT systems.
  • Planning, prioritising, and attention to detail.
  • Can-do Approach to processes and systems.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced warehouse and shop floor environment
  • High level of inter-personal skills
  • Enjoyment of team-working
  • Flexible ‘work ethic’
  • Highly self-motivated
  • High standard of personal presentation
  • Good level of fitness as heavy lifting is required frequently.

Desirable skills:

  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation
  • Valid Fork-Lift license
  • AA Qualification

Role includes:

  • Packing, palletising, and picking stock
  • Organising and keeping all working areas safe, secure, and tidy.
  • Unloading and loading of stock
  • Accurate booking in of stock
  • Completing home deliveries to customers
  • Assisting with stock price checks to apply with regulations.
  • Supporting colleagues and providing cover for tasks and responsibilities as needed.
  • Inventory checks supporting Stock Control tea, including returns, inventory discrepancies, and system corrections.

In return we provide:

  • Generous Company Discount scheme
  • Retail discounts, saving money on day-to-day spending, days out, and gifts
  • Cycle Scheme, helping spread the cost of a bike and saving on tax
  • Health Cash Plan, for a small monthly contribution access a 24-hour online GP service recover costs for dental and optical appointments and more
  • Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day
  • Wellbeing support with Mental Health First Aiders and external Assistance Program providing free counselling and advice for you and your family
  • Company pension scheme for eligible employees
  • Free on-site parking
  • Up to 38 days of Holiday (pro-rata)
  • Uniform provided

Job Details

Pay Type
Hourly
Hiring Min Rate
8 GBP
Hiring Max Rate
12.71 GBP
Forest Lodge Garden Centre, Forest Lodge Garden Centre, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom
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