Are you a practical, hands-on person who enjoys fixing, building and improving things?
We are currently recruiting at our Bagshot store for a Maintenance Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team. This is a varied and hands-on role, where no two days are likely to be the same. You will play an important part in keeping our garden centre, grounds and facilities safe, clean and well maintained, while also supporting with repairs, retail displays, seasonal projects and general improvements across the site. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being practical and hands-on, and is happy to get stuck into a wide range of tasks to help keep our store looking its best.
Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2026. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering high quality products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.
Free onsite parking
15% Staff discount (Increase to 20% after 5 years of service)
Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
Benefits/Rewards platform
Store: Bagshot
Department: Maintenance
Contract: Full time - Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Support in the design, construction and delivery of retail store fixtures, seasonal displays and ad hoc projects.
General housekeeping of the garden centre (i.e., Litter picking, cutting the grass etc)
Help with general maintenance issues around site
Build, repair and ensure safe use of store slat wall fixtures.
Perform routine inspections and basic repairs on buildings, fixtures, and garden structures to ensure safety and functionality.
Conduct regular checks on gardening tools and equipment, arranging repairs or servicing when necessary.
Key Skills and Competencies
Previous experience in Maintenance/DIY
Experience working in a fast-paced retail environment
Excellent organisation and housekeeping skills
Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise is essential
Comfortable working at height
Competent in the use of power tools, and machinery (with appropriate training)
Able and willing to work across multiple sites from time to time
Additional Information
Number of positions: 1
Contact:
Name: Recruitment Team
Phone: +441276486416
You have the right to lodge a complaint with us via Longacres as well as the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not complied with the requirements of the UK GDPR or Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to your personal data. If you have any concerns about the way your personal data has been processed, please let us know in the first instance. We will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days, investigate any issues you have raised while keeping you informed of progress, and advise you of the outcome without undue delay.
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