Goods In Assistant - Part Time - Forest Lodge
Job Description
Posted Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 00:00
Stock Control Assistant
We are recruiting a Stock Control Assistant working part time, 22.5 hours per week.
Salary £12.71 per hour.
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 Stock Control Assistant
You will assist with the daily operations of the Stock Control 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. You will be working in a warehouse environment contributing to consistent and efficient warehouse operations.
This role is at the heart of everything we do, you'll be collaborating with the Operations Team and wider Garden Centre daily to supportthe smooth running of our centre.
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
- Highly self-motivated
- High standard of personal presentation
- Good level of fitness as heavy lifting is required frequently.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation
- Valid Fork-Lift license
- Full UK Driving License
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
- Supporting the driver with delivering customer goods.
- 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.
- 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
Goods In Assistant - Part Time - Forest Lodge in Farnham employer: Client Careers Site
Join our family-owned, award-winning business where you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service in a vibrant restaurant environment. With flexible part-time hours and a focus on employee growth, we offer a welcoming work culture that values your contributions and encourages collaboration. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in one of our beautiful garden centres across the South of England, where every day brings new opportunities to connect with customers and enhance their experience.
