Shop Assistant at The Garlic Farm Shop

Job Posted: 2 March 2026

• Contract Term: Seasonal
• Location: Newchurch , Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Living Wage Foundation Rate
• Industries: Customer Service Retail Travel & Tourism

The Garlic Farm is a renowned attraction for Islanders and visitors. Our brilliant team is made up of individuals who enjoy being part of this thriving and beautiful environment and have a hardworking approach.

We now have an opportunity available for a Shop Assistant to join the retail team in our award-winning Garlic Farm Shop on a flexible basis. We expect approx. 20+ hours per week for the remainder of the summer season, until the end of October, with potentially the possibility of some hours continuing into the winter for the right candidate. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person who is well-presented with experience of working with people.

The job will involve till work, stocking up, enhancing the customers visit by being able to talk about products and answer questions, and general cleaning duties.

The Garlic Farm is in a beautiful location overlooking the Arreton Valley and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and is open daily year-round. The Garlic Farm brand is also well recognised across the country thanks to our garlic produce and wide range of Garlic Farm branded products which are sold countrywide.

You can expect the following great benefits when you join The Garlic Farm Team:

• 30% off meals in The Garlic Farm Restaurant and products in the Shop
• Discounts in our holiday cottages & yurts
• An opportunity to do job-related training 
• Medical cash back scheme after 6 months service
• Company profit share bonus for long term team members
• To be part of a B-Corp accredited family business with high ethical and sustainability standards

We have a great full-time permanent team here at The Garlic Farm as we are open year-round so you will have the opportunity to settle in amongst a knowledgeable and supportive team.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Fully flexible and able to work any day of the week determined by rota, including weekends
• Able to pick up extra shifts to cover sickness and holiday
• Physically fit as some heavy lifting involved
• Able to get to The Garlic Farm without public transport
• Able to work well in a team as well as independently
• Confident in talking to customers.

It’s important that you take pride in what we do as a popular destination; offering information about our products and showing some knowledge of the Farm’s history, encouraging customers to explore the many elements on site.

There is an immediate start available, working through until the end of October.

If you feel you have what it takes for this position and would enjoy being part of our team then we look forward to hearing from you.

Please apply below with an up to date CV along with a brief cover letter telling us about your previous relevant experience and why you would be ideal for this position. 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to our location not being on a public transport route, having your own transport will be essential for this position.

For more information about The Garlic Farm please see here:

www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk

The Garlic Farm is an equal opportunities employer that values workforce diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need

The Garlic Farm and Wild Island are proud to be Certified B Corporations, a global community of people committed to using business as a force for good.