Work With Us
Would you like to work with us?
Fairweather’s is a friendly, family-run business and we are passionate about offering excellent service to every customer who visits us. Our team takes pride in creating a welcoming environment across the garden centre, Steff’s Kitchen and Patrick’s Patch.
If you enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude and would like to be part of a well-established local business, we would be delighted to hear from you.
What We Offer
Working at Fairweather’s brings a number of benefits, including:
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Competitive salary based on age and experience
- A stable role within a long-established family business
- A varied position with genuine responsibility
- Uniform provided
- Training and development opportunities
- Staff discount across the garden centre
- Meals provided for team members working in Steff’s Kitchen
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Current Vacancies
Below you will find the positions we currently have available. Please take a look to see if there is a role that suits you.
Unless otherwise stated, applicants must be 16 years or over.
To apply, please email your up-to-date CV together with a covering letter to the person listed within the job description.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming new members to the Fairweather’s team.
General / Goods In Assistant
We are looking for a practical, proactive and organised General Sales/Goods In Assistant to join our friendly team at Fairweather’s Garden Centre in Beaulieu.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will play an important part in supporting the smooth running of our stock operations, deliveries, yard organisation, customer service and day-to-day garden centre activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Goods in and goods out: overseeing deliveries, organising storage, keeping the yard tidy and safe, and supporting waste removal between our sites.
- Driving and deliveries: safely driving company vehicles to deliver plants and products to customers.
- Customer service and sales: assisting customers on the shop floor, answering queries and helping to deliver an excellent customer experience.
- Stock and systems: learning and using our EPOS system, assisting with stock control and helping to keep inventory accurate.
- General maintenance: supporting general maintenance tasks around the garden centre to help keep the site looking its best.
Career Progression
We believe in growing our talent from within. For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to develop further. As you gain confidence with our stock control and EPOS systems, you will receive training and support to take on buying responsibilities, helping to select, source and manage products we sell.
What We’re Looking For
- A valid, clean driving licence, essential for delivery duties
- At least 2 years’ experience in a retail or warehouse environment
- An existing forklift licence, or willingness to be trained
- A practical, hands-on approach and confidence working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy loads safely
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and a passion for excellent customer service
- A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems
- Strong numerical and organisational skills, with good attention to detail
- Flexibility to work every other weekend
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate or salary, dependent on experience
- Generous staff discount
- Full training on systems and machinery where required
- Clear career development pathway into retail buying
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Company wellness scheme
How to Apply
If you are ready to roll up your sleeves, support our team and grow your career with us, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for the role to tamarin@fairweathers.co.uk, or hand it in personally to the Garden Centre Manager.
